London, England-based Granada Ventures has shuffled up its licensing division with several key promotions.

Julie Quirke has been upped to senior brand and licensing manager for preschool, putting children’s properties including Numberjacks and Pocoyo under her purview.

Van Uong has joined the promotions division as brand and licensing manager for new media and promotions.

Martin Bionyon takes on a brand and licensing manager role and will be responsible for the Gerry Anderson portfolio, as well as drama, comedy and entertainment properties.

As retail and marketing manager, Nicole Withers is now overseeing retail activities in addition to her pre-existing marketing function.

And finally, Miche Smith continues in her role as creative director, with Stacey Pyper as head of creative and Steve Kidd as creative assistant.