By Allison Watkinson
TLL Reporter
Cloudco Entertainment has appointed Noelle Nuñez and Charlotte Payne as the newest members of its global licensing team.
“At Cloudco Entertainment, we’re dedicated to leveraging the global strength of our brands and unlocking new licensing opportunities that will fuel our business’s growth,” said Cloudco head, Robert Prinzo. “With Charlotte, Noelle, and our exceptional team, we’re ready to embark on this journey and make a positive impact worldwide.”
Payne has taken the role of director of international licensing and Nuñez has joined the company as manager of retail development.
In her new role as director, Payne will be responsible for developing new global expansion strategies for Cloudco’s portfolio of entertainment brands and character IPs.
Charlotte has more than 15 years of experience in licensing, brand management and commercial development.
“I am thrilled to embark on this new adventure with the exceptional team at Cloudco Entertainment,” said Payne. “As we dive into this exciting journey together, I am confident that we will not only uphold the legacy of these treasured brands but also explore new horizons, creating memorable experiences for fans worldwide.”
Prior to joining Cloudco Entertainment, Charlotte worked at Warner Brothers Discovery UK/EMEA for close to four years as the company’s international strategy and marketing director for consumer products.
During her time at Warner Bros. Discovery, Payne orchestrated marketing retail activations, developed international brand and business strategies and curated business development initiatives across an assortment of entertainment and lifestyle brands.
As Cloudco’s new manager of retail development, Nuñez will be responsible for leading the growth and development of the company’s specialty retail channels.
Before joining Cloudco, Nuñez worked at Sanrio Inc. as an associate licensing manager. Nuñez will report directly to Cloudco’s VP of global retail development, Amy Sullivan.
“Cloudco’s commitment to retail development aligns perfectly with my passion for creating meaningful consumer product experiences,” said Nuñez. “I’m excited to be part of a company that values innovation and creativity.”
Cloudco Entertainment is a children and family entertainment company that creates, develops, and produces multi-platform entertainment franchises across all media channels. The company is best known for its Care Bears brand, but also manages Holly Hobby, Tinpo, Buddy Thunderstruck and Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese.
The company also actively creates a wide range of licensed consumer product programs and experiences for its extensive portfolio of entertainment and character IPs.
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