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Josh Scherba, President, Chief Executive Officer and executive Director, is a highly experienced entertainment executive drawing on over 20 years in the global industry. He has been with WildBrain since its founding in 2006 and has held a series of progressively senior roles in that time, overseeing a wide variety of functions across the organization. Appointed President in 2018, Josh has fostered a content-led approach to igniting brands from WildBrain’s deep vault of IP as well as partner brands, and he has played an integral role in setting and driving WildBrain’s 360° strategy across production, distribution and consumer-products licensing. Well known in the entertainment industry as the primary face of business for WildBrain, Josh has built strong, long-term relationships with numerous major partners, including Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon, SEGA, YouTube, the BBC, LEGO, Mattel and many others. His passion for kids’ and family IP combined with his keen strategic vision have been central to driving WildBrain’s growth and reputation as a leading producer of premium content for streaming platforms and broadcasters worldwide.
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Nicholas Gawne, Chief Financial Officer of WildBrain, is a finance and operations executive with over two decades of experience in the media and entertainment space with a focus on kids’ and family IP. Prior to WildBrain, Nick worked at Entertainment One Ltd (LSE: ETO) (“eOne”) for almost 15 years in increasingly senior roles. A Chartered Professional Accountant, Nick was appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager at eOne following that company’s acquisition by Hasbro in 2019. In that role he oversaw international teams in finance, HR and communications as well as three operating units across location-based entertainment, app publishing and animation. Prior to this, he was Chief Operating Officer, Family and Brands at eOne, working across production, content distribution and licensing for such franchises as Peppa Pig and PJ Masks. He was also responsible for revenue streams for digital (including AVOD, YouTube, social and paid media), app publishing, location-based entertainment and music. Prior to this, he held numerous senior finance and business development roles in eOne’s Family and Brands and film distribution groups. Earlier in his career, Nick held roles with KPMG and NM Rothschild & Sons’ TMT (telecoms, media and technology) M&A team in London, as well as with financial communications firm Abchurch and media research firm Kagan World Media. Based in Toronto, Nick is a member of CPA Ontario and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Communication and Society (Honors) from the University of Leicester.
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Stephanie Betts, Chief Content Officer at WildBrain, leads the company’s global content strategy and oversees the creative slates of WildBrain Studios and House of Cool. With more than 20 years’ experience in kids and family entertainment, she is known for building high performing, artist driven teams and delivering content that resonates in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Stephanie has been central in leading WildBrain’s growth in content production, aligning creative development activities with platform trends, audience behaviour and evolving consumption patterns. She is a driving force behind WildBrain’s evolution into premium feature filmmaking alongside House of Cool, bringing WildBrain and partner IPs to life through cinematic, premium storytelling. Under her leadership, WildBrain has also significantly advanced its digital-first production strategy, adopting more agile, always-on, market-responsive approaches to content creation through innovative tools and emerging technologies. In parallel, Stephanie has expanded WildBrain’s live-action remit, broadening the company’s creative scope and enabling investment in premium, longer-form and genre-diverse storytelling. Prior to joining WildBrain, Stephanie held senior creative roles as a Producer and Development Executive at Breakthrough Entertainment, and earlier at Atomic Cartoons, building a strong foundation in studio production, development, and creative leadership. Across her career, she has consistently balanced creative vision with strategic execution—championing artists, innovation, and storytelling excellence for kids and families worldwide.
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Ben Peace, Executive Vice President, Franchise, sets strategy and leads the team responsible for driving the growth and global expansion of WildBrain’s key owned franchises, including Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba! and others. Peace was formerly SVP, Commercial (Asia Pacific, MENA & India) at the company’s leading consumer-products licensing agency, WildBrain CPLG, where he led a successful expansion across Asia Pacific, opening offices and driving new business in South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. Based in London, Peace has over 20 years of experience in the licensing and media industry, with extensive expertise in shaping and executing commercial strategy. He previously worked for Hasbro as Senior Licensing Director, Asia. Prior to Hasbro, he worked at Universal Pictures, where he launched their merchandising business in Southeast Asia, following roles in global licensing and sales for the Home Entertainment division of the company. He has also held management positions at Aldi and Proctor & Gamble.
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Kate Smith, Executive Vice President, WildBrain Network, is a media executive with over 20 years’ experience in the strategic distribution and marketing of entertainment content for major players in film, TV, digital and kids’ industries. Kate oversees the teams responsible for delivering content and engaging fans on the WildBrain Network wherever they’re watching. This includes over 1,000 channels on YouTube, FAST and AVOD plus the company’s global ad business, Media Solutions. Kate brings a valuable understanding of how the intersection between content and marketing can supercharge awareness and engagement, having previously served for eight years as a key member of the management team behind the company’s YouTube business, spearheading marketing strategies for WildBrain and partner brands on the platform. Prior to WildBrain, Kate worked in marketing for a range of entertainment, digital and media companies, including Base79, ITV Studios and Twentieth Century Fox.
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Maarten Weck, Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director, WildBrain CPLG, spearheads oversight of key global partnerships with third-party IP owners across the entire WildBrain ecosystem of Global Licensing, Content and the WildBrain Network. He also oversees the overall licensing for owned and third-party brands, via the Company’s licensing agency, WildBrain CPLG, a trusted licensing partner for leading brands worldwide, with 50 years of experience in the industry. WildBrain CPLG provides licensing solutions for brand owners and retail partners looking to maximize consumer products opportunities around the globe. Formerly WildBrain CPLG’s Executive Vice President and Managing Director, overseeing global strategy and operations, Maarten has worked with the agency for over 15 years. Prior to working for WildBrain CPLG, Maarten held management positions with Memphis Belle, the Cookie Company and Keesing. In these positions, he worked with partners in the books, gaming, fashion and television industries. Maarten holds a degree in Business Economics from Hogeschool van Amsterdam.