Sesame Workshop has promoted Maura Regan to SVP and general manager of global consumer products.

Regan - who was previously VP and general manager of global consumer products - will oversee the global retail business across all major categories including toys, packaged goods, apparel, home furnishings, stationery and gifts.

In addition, Jessica Giat has been named VP of licensing, partner relations. She will be responsible for managing Sesame Workshop's master toy licensee - coordinating activities on a worldwide basis - while she will also work closely with the education and research team to ensure that the educational goals of the Workshop are factored into the development process.

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