People moves: Toei Animation reshuffles exec deck

Japan-based Toei Animation has expanded its corporate team with an eye to increase co-pros and digital media/mobile opps in the US.

October 2, 2008

Japan-based Toei Animation has expanded its corporate team with an eye to increase co-pros and digital media/mobile opps in the US.

Kozo Morishita has been named chairman and CEO. Morishita will be responsible for content business and international business as well as exploring co-pros.

Kanji Kazahaya has been named president and COO of Toei Animation and Hiroyuki Kinoshita will remain CFO, secretary and treasurer.

Finally, Sae Song has been appointed to manage Toei Animation’s digital media and mobile content operations in the US.

About The Author

Gary Rusak is a freelance writer based in Toronto. He has covered the kids entertainment industry for the last decade with a special interest in licensing, retail and consumer products. You can reach him at garyrusak@gmail.com

// Author Page