Licensing Moves: Hasbro, Classic Media

Executive changes impacting the children’s business.

~ Simon Waters has joined Hasbro as senior vice president of global licensing. Previously he served as vice president of global franchise development and strategic marketing for The Walt Disney Company. At Hasbro, Waters will head worldwide licensing initiatives by reinventing key brands and fostering partnerships with leading companies and licensees.

~ Nicole Blake has been promoted to executive vice president of global marketing and consumer products for Classic Media. Based in the London office, she will assume the responsibilities of Andrew Kerr, who is stepping down from his role as executive vice president of international marketing and consumer products at the end of June.