Andrew Kerr joins Nelvana Enterprises

Nelvana Enterprises has hired Andrew Kerr to the role of head of consumer products for The Americas and Australasia, based in Toronto.

Kerr - best known in the UK licensing world for his roles at Classic Media and Ragdoll - will oversee worldwide home entertainment, as well as consumer product licensing in the territory. He will be working with brands including Beyblade, Babar, Franklin, and Max & Ruby.

He will report to managing director of Nelvana Enterprises, Colin Bohm.

"We are thrilled to have Andrew join our team at Nelvana," Bohm said. "Andrew brings a unique and valued set of experiences and skills to our company and our brands."

Kerr added: "I'm excited to work with the team at Nelvana and its stable of great brands. I look forward to helping expand upon the international success of properties such as Beyblade, as well as those that are poised to break out in the global marketplace."