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I'm a senior leader and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building strategic partnerships, developing impactful content and programs, and driving sustainable growth for children and family-focused initiatives. I excel at forging high-value collaborations with diverse stakeholders, overseeing complex production and distribution projects, and delivering measurable outcomes that benefit broad audiences. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, meaningful experiences—including disabilities-focused programming—and I currently lead AK Co. Inc., delivering brand strategy and commercial development with a positive social impact. As founder, I’ve built partnerships with top studios and brands, developed and pitched content across global markets, and led cross-functional teams to drive growth and wider access to quality children’s content. My work spans production, licensing, and distribution, with a track record of turning creative ideas into scalable programs and valuable collaborations that reach families around the world.…I'm a senior leader and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building strategic partnerships, developing impactful content and programs, and driving sustainable growth for children and family-focused initiatives. I excel at forging high-value collaborations with diverse stakeholders, overseeing complex production and distribution projects, and delivering measurable outcomes that benefit broad audiences. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, meaningful experiences—including disabilities-focused programming—and I currently lead AK Co. Inc., delivering brand strategy and commercial development with a positive social impact. As founder, I’ve built partnerships with top studios and brands, developed and pitched content across global markets, and led cross-functional teams to drive growth and wider access to quality children’s content. My work spans production, licensing, and distribution, with a track record of turning creative ideas into scalable programs and valuable collaborations that reach families around the world.

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I'm a senior leader and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building strategic partnerships, developing impactful content and programs, and driving sustainable growth for children and family-focused initiatives. I excel at forging high-value collaborations with diverse stakeholders, overseeing complex production and distribution projects, and delivering measurable outcomes that benefit broad audiences. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, meaningful experiences—including disabilities-focused programming—and I currently lead AK Co. Inc., delivering brand strategy and commercial development with a positive social impact. As founder, I’ve built partnerships with top studios and brands, developed and pitched content across global markets, and led cross-functional teams to drive growth and wider access to quality children’s content. My work spans production, licensing, and distribution, with a track record of turning creative ideas into scalable programs and valuable collaborations that reach families around the world.…I'm a senior leader and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building strategic partnerships, developing impactful content and programs, and driving sustainable growth for children and family-focused initiatives. I excel at forging high-value collaborations with diverse stakeholders, overseeing complex production and distribution projects, and delivering measurable outcomes that benefit broad audiences. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, meaningful experiences—including disabilities-focused programming—and I currently lead AK Co. Inc., delivering brand strategy and commercial development with a positive social impact. As founder, I’ve built partnerships with top studios and brands, developed and pitched content across global markets, and led cross-functional teams to drive growth and wider access to quality children’s content. My work spans production, licensing, and distribution, with a track record of turning creative ideas into scalable programs and valuable collaborations that reach families around the world.

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I’m a senior leader and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building strategic partnerships, developing impactful content and programs, and driving sustainable growth for children and family-focused initiatives. I excel at forging high-value collaborations with diverse stakeholders, overseeing complex production and distribution projects, and delivering measurable outcomes that benefit broad audiences. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, meaningful experiences—including disabilities-focused programming—and I currently lead AK Co. Inc., delivering brand strategy and commercial development with a positive social impact.

As founder, I’ve built partnerships with top studios and brands, developed and pitched content across global markets, and led cross-functional teams to drive growth and wider access to quality children’s content. My work spans production, licensing, and distribution, with a track record of turning creative ideas into scalable programs and valuable collaborations that reach families around the world.

Skills

Leadership

Copywriting

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at AK Co. Inc.

January 1, 2020 - Present

Founded a communications consultancy focused on disability-inclusive programming and partnerships; developed commercial and communications strategies for MixMups for Channel 4, expanded representation and accessibility for young audiences with disabilities; built media relationships to secure development deals with Titmouse Studios and Nelvana; provided strategic counsel and proactive public impact initiatives; pitched brands to North American media.

Co-Founder at Sutikki (Bento Box Entertainment)

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Co-founded children's content division; led strategic communications and media relations driving global success of Moon and Me; secured BBC (UK) and NBC (US) partnerships; recruited talent; served as Executive Producer; managed cross-functional teams and on-set production while delivering timely communications updates and stakeholder briefings; negotiated global licensing with Hasbro and Scholastic to enhance program accessibility and family engagement; established UK-based team and 40+ European partnerships prior to series launch.

Co-Head, Consumer Products & Distribution at Nelvana (Corus Inc.)

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

Led 40+ person teams in developing and executing integrated communications, licensing, and distribution strategies for 4,000+ hours of children’s programming across major outlets; forged and maintained strategic media partnerships to drive public impact and audience growth while protecting corporate reputation; directed consumer product and publishing communications with Hasbro, Mattel, Scholastic; provided cross-functional leadership and executive counsel for flagship brands Bakugan and Beyblade.

EVP, Consumer Products & Marketing at Entertainment Rights

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Directed global brand communications and media marketing; led the Postman Pat reboot to top-selling status through targeted campaigns and partnerships; secured high-profile international media and toy partnerships (including Bandai for Tinga Tinga Tales) expanding cultural reach and positive public perception; oversaw U.S. brand portfolio communications post-acquisition.

EVP, Global Licensing at Ragdoll

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008

Established and led North American office; built media and broadcaster relationships with PBS and Paramount, securing 30+ U.S. licensees for Boohbah and driving strong public visibility; served on the Ragdoll Board of Directors providing strategic communications counsel and risk management at the executive level; collaborated with the Ragdoll Foundation on philanthropic communications initiatives; executed global media sales and communications for In the Night Garden, securing 40+ international outlets.

EVP, Consumer Products & Marketing at Entertainment Rights / Classic Media

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Directed global licensing and brand marketing efforts, including the reboot of Postman Pat to top-selling toy and preschool brand status in the UK. Secured a major international toy deal with Bandai for Tinga Tinga Tales, expanding cultural storytelling reach. Oversaw the U.S. brand portfolio including Lassie, The Lone Ranger, and Casper following acquisition, ensuring consistent positive family messaging.