Family entertainment producer and distributor DHX Media has tapped Angeles Blanco to serve as director of licensing, where she will oversee consumer products development in all territories except for North America and will be based out of the company’s London office, effective immediately.

Blanco brings with her more than 17 years of experience in international licensing. She’s managed and implemented consumer products programs on behalf of brands across the entertainment and sports spectrum, including the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Little Britain, Mr. Men and Little Miss, Shrek, The Simpsons, Star Wars and Waybuloo.  She was most recently head of international licensing at Zodiak Rights, where she led international licensing initiatives on behalf of Yo Gabba Gabba! and other family entertainment properties.

Blanco will work with her former employer, among others, as Zodiak will continue to handle television sales and consumer products for Yo Gabba Gabba! The show’s producer, W!LDBRAIN Entertainment, is a subsidiary of DHX.