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Moonbug welcomes Francesca Romana Gianesin as head of Consumer Products

Published on: 6th May 2022

Francesca’s remit at Moonbug Entertainment will encompass Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Francesca Romana Gianesin

Francesca Romana Gianesin

Moonbug Entertainment has announced the appointment of Francesca Romana Gianesin as head of Consumer Products EMEA ANZ. In this newly created role Francesca will be responsible for driving the consumer products business across EMEA and ANZ. Her remit covers all Moonbug properties, including hit brands such as Blippi, CoComelon and Little Baby Bum.

An experienced international business executive with vast experience in the consumer products business, prior to Moonbug, Francesca spent 20 years at The Walt Disney Company where she held a variety of leadership roles across different business segments, countries and regions. Most recently she was senior vice president and board member of Disneyland Paris, where she oversaw all the resort’s experiences and products. Prior to this, she was based in London, at the Disney EMEA headquarters, serving as vice president Consumer Products for EMEA.

Francesca started her career at Disney working as vice president Consumer Products Italy and vice president Retail, after working in commercial roles for Johnson Wax, Unichips Group and Playtex.

“I am thrilled to be joining Moonbug at such an exciting time for the licensing and merchandise business. Our company is experiencing continuous growth as our brands are becoming firm favourites amongst EMEA audiences,” commented Francesca. “I am looking forward to working with the team in order to create high quality, innovative and relevant products that will allow children across the region to interact with their favourite characters and expand their imagination.”

Simon Philips, managing director Global Consumer Products at Moonbug Entertainment, added: “Francesca has a wealth of relevant experience and expertise that I am confident will be invaluable for the growth of Moonbug’s Consumer Products business. Her role will play a key part in our continued rapid expansion. I am very much looking forward to her coming on board at such an exciting and important time in the Moonbug journey.”

Francesca will be based in the Moonbug head offices in the UK, working closely with the Moonbug licensing and merchandising team in the USA.

 

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