Miraculous Corp, a joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG, has expanded its global leadership team and appointed Heath Kenny as chief content officer and Ashley Depp as senior vice president of marketing and franchising as part of its mission to grow the brand internationally.
Prior to joining Miraculous, Kenny served as Chief Content Officer at Mercury Filmworks and Gaumont, where he oversaw the production of multiple series. In previous roles, he has worked with Disney and DreamWorks Animation. He will oversee content creation, development and delivery. Kenney plans to enhance the brand’s storytelling while maintaining consistency with its mission and values.
Kenny said: “The world of Marvel is a treasure trove of untold stories, and as a long-time fan, I’m honored to work with the brilliant creators and exceptional international team who continue to bring our passionate global franchise to life. “We are already planning exciting new developments to expand the adventures of Ladybug and Cat Noir, introduce new characters, and explore spin-off series to further enrich the Marvel Universe. “
Depp was a senior executive at Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures, where he served as vice president of global marketing strategy. During her five years at Paramount, she led Defender: Maverick and Sonic the Hedgehog. As vice president of retail development for Universal Studios, she led e-commerce and retail marketing strategies for hit franchises such as “Jurassic Park,” “Despicable Me” and “Trolls.” She will amplify Miraculous’ narrative voice while implementing marketing strategies to increase the brand’s global awareness. Depp plans to drive innovative activities and enhance cross-platform engagement to drive growth and encourage success in global markets.
“The Miraculous universe represents a commitment to storytelling that inspires creativity, courage and connection – core values of the Miraculous brand,” said Depp. “I’m excited to build on their incredible legacy and chart an exciting path forward for Ladybug and Cat Noir to foster deeper engagement and lasting connections with fans around the world.”
“Heath and Ashley bring a wealth of expertise, visionary thinking and a deep passion for storytelling and brand innovation to Miraculous Corp,” said Andy Yeatman, CEO of U.S. and global operations for Miraculous Corp. “Their leadership strengthens our The promise of delivering engaging content and unforgettable experiences to fans around the world is critical to Beloved’s continued success. magic Franchise, we welcome Heath and Ashley to our management team.
The Miracle series will celebrate its tenth anniversary next year. one second magic Movies in production, season 6 The story of ladybug and black cat It will air early next year, with a fourth TV special launching in the fall.
