Experience

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  Cryers ltd

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Lettings negotiator
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  Licensingpages ltd

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Sales manager
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  Coolabi plc

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Licensing manager
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  Nickelodeon international

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2018

  Senior director, category sales & business development

  *Senior Director, Hardlines & Business Development, Pan Euro Toys*Director, UK Hardlines & Business Operations*Senior UK Category Manager, Hardlines*Senior UK Licensing Manager*UK Licensing ManagerNickelodeon and Viacom (MTV & Comedy Central) brand portfolio currently comprises: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora & Friends, Paw Patrol, Blaze, Shimmer & Shine, MTV, South Park as well as third party brands Lily's Driftwood Bay, Wissper and Digby DragonCurrent responsibilities include:Oversee the UK category sales team based in London overseeing all Hardlines & Softlines categories. Nick UK CP based eventing promotions Principle/Agent UK management and business operationsEMEA Licensed Toys Show less

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  Riverside brands

  Dec 2018 - now

  Managing director

  Licensing | Distribution | MediaRiverside Brands operates with three distinct divisions, servicing the UK & EMEA markets. Licensing - managing some of the best brands across a wide range of sectors including Entertainment, Toy, Humour and FMCG, we create go to market strategies, execution thereafter and ongoing management as a full service agency. Distribution - broad range of licensed and non licensed product across Toy, Arts & Crafts/Stationery and Gift categories, selling direct to market to the largest retailers. Media - Advising brand and IP owners on go to market strategies and broadcast opportunities with a focus on new media platforms & Consumer Products planning.Follow us:Instagram - @riversidebrands Twitter - @brandsriversideVisit us:www.riversidebrands.co.uk Show less

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  Toytopic

  Sept 2020 - now

  Managing director

  ToyTopic has an enviable portfolio of toys and games that are either made in house or in partnership with WowWee. We have licensed brands such as Peppa Pig, Baby Shark, Paw Patrol & Arpo as well as own brands such as Got2Glow Fairies, Robosapien & many more. Our ethos is to develop quality toys with innovation and fun at the heart of everything we do.