People moves: Ludorum hires new US exec

As London-based Ludorum expands its activities State-side, it's appointed Maureen Taxter to the newly created position of SVP, US Consumer Products.

September 15, 2009

As London-based Ludorum expands its activities State-side, it’s appointed Maureen Taxter to the newly created position of SVP, US Consumer Products.

Based in New York, licensing vet Taxter will put her 25 years of experience to good use. Having held senior posts with Jim Henson Productions, Hasbro and Viacom, the latter of which where she oversaw brand management, retail and new business development for Nickelodeon, Noggin & Comedy Central consumer products.

She’ll report directly to Ludorum COO Charlie Caminada and will oversee the company’s commercial operations in the US, focusing in particular on CGI animated preschool Chuggington, set to air on Playhouse Disney US next spring.