Jakks Pacific has announced the promotion of David Carscadden to managing director, EMEA.

David will be responsible for the European P&L including the management of all Jakks personnel in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and will oversee all territorial growth and sales.

Ken Goodison from Jakks commented: “David began his career with Jakks in 2009. He has provided fantastic leadership, growth and stability to our UK office and we look forward to his continued success as he expands his leadership into these new territories.”