ZAG is continuing the global expansion of its properties with the opening of a new Miami office and plans to bolster its consumer products throughout Latin America.
Angela Cortez, a longtime licensing executive with experience at Viacom and Warner Bros. will serve as ZAG’s first vice president, consumer products, Latin America. Cortez will be based in Brazil but will also work out of the Miami office. In her new role, Cortez will work to build licensing and new business for the ZAG Heroez portfolio, including Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir and the upcoming Ghostforce. In her past roles, Cortez developed licensing programs for PAW Patrol, The Powerpuff Girls, and other brands throughout the region.
“There has been exceptional enthusiasm for our ‘Miraculous World’ across the Latin America region since we launched the brand five years ago,” says Julian Zag, executive vice president, global operations, ZAG. “Angela’s appointment will ensure that we strengthen our presence and brands in the region and further expand our consumer audiences, as we get ready to roll-out season four of the series this summer, and release our upcoming Miraculous feature film.”
ZAG also revealed the promotion of Eva Rodriguez, former licensing director for Latin America, to director of global licensing.
“I am excited to be working with such a creative and innovative company and to be part of its miraculous team of executives,” says Cortez. “While the challenges and demands of the market have grown due to current global complexities, interest and appreciation of quality products in terms of content and licensing have grown. ”
Current licensing partners for ZAG properties in the region include Playmates Toys, Panini, The Novelty Book Co., Flying Wheel, and others.
