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Lara Ilie is named vice president of rights strategy as Rachel Taylor heads up WildBrain's commercial partnerships business

In this newly created post, Hollis will further build Rocket and its brands' profiles at retail by developing and implementing a strategy to drive listings and retail presence.

The firm has tapped former Egmont execs Lou Grosart and Ned Hartley to the children's arm.

Fell will be responsible for overseeing the development and production of all Turner Kids series across EMEA, including the recently-greenlit Elliott From Earth

In his new role, Donato will be responsible for maximising revenue as well as delivering commercial opportunities for all of Turner’s UK and Nordic channels and services.

The firm - the name behind the hit mobile game Subway Surfers, the second most downloaded game of 2018 - has named David Byrne its new COO.

She will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of WWE’s global consumer products business, including licensing, e-commerce, venue sales, home entertainment and publishing.

“We’re in the midst of a significant period of growth here at eOne, and our family brands have performed exceedingly well in the past 12 months."

“LIMA is proud to celebrate these two widely respected licensing veterans who have dedicated their careers to driving the success of licensing among the broader business community,” said LIMA president, Maura Regan.

The event celebrates industry leaders for their outstanding contributions in toys, licensing and entertainment in eight categories, to be recognised that evening.