Technicolor Digital Productions’ animation group has appointed Kristy Scanlan as its VP of business development.

Scanlan, who will report to head of animation Robert Winthrop, will be responsible for growing the company’s animation production services, developing business strategies, and coordinating marketing initiatives, with initial priorities for video game and advertising clients.

Prior to joining Technicolor, Scanlan was head of production for Santa Monica, California-based Threshold Entertainment, where she served as producer on the CG-animated feature-length films, BIONICLE: The Legend Reborn, LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers, Hero Factory: Rise of the Rookies and Hero Factory: Savage Planet. She also recently produced the TV specials, Hero Factory: Ordeal of Fire and LEGO: Atlantis.