Nelvana names European licensing head

TORONTO Nelvana Enterprises has appointed Antoine Erligman as vp of licensing, Europe, effective immediately. The position is based in Nelvana's Paris office.

Erligman has most recently licensing director at Smoby. Prior to Smoby, he held senior licensing positions at Warner Bros Consumer Products and Carrefour International.

At Nelvana Enterprises, he will be responsible for developing and implementing consumer products business plans and strategies for Europe and will supervise consumer products activities in the United Kingdom and Benelux. He will also develop and oversee marketing plans for key European territories.