Indiantelevision.com Team

(4 October 2008 3:00 pm)

MUMBAI: Marvel Entertainment, the global character-based entertainment and licensing company, has promoted Simon Philips to president, worldwide consumer products.

Philips, who was previously Marvel International president will also remain in the role as Marvel’s head of worldwide animation. The announcement was made by Marvel Entertainment executive VP, Office of the Chief Executive John Turitzin.

Marvel owns properties like Spiderman, Ironman and Hulk. In his new role, Philips will spearhead Marvel’s continued global consumer products expansion. Additionally, he will be responsible for further developing Marvel’s direct to retail relationships and forging closer ties with major retail partners, expanding Marvel’s video game and wireless licensing businesses, and working with Marvel’s new themed entertainment park partners while seeking out new opportunities for the company.

Turitzin says, “Simon has been instrumental in growing our international business and raising the profile for the Marvel brand on a global level. It gives us great pleasure to announce this appointment and recognize Simon for his contributions to the overall success of the company. Simon’s depth of experience is unmatched, and we are confident that he will continue to strengthen and develop the global vision for our business.”