Xilam Exec Heads to Cake Distribution

LONDON, August 1: Edward Galton,
previously with the French animation company Xilam, has been named the managing
director of Cake Distribution.

In his new role, Galton will be
focused on steering the distribution company to further heights. His roles will
include securing international pre-sales, handling worldwide sales and
overseeing brand positioning.

Galton joined Cake Distribution
from Xilam, where he served a six-year stint as executive VP and was credited
with playing a key role in the global positioning and exploitation of Xilam’s
animation. Prior to Xilam,
Galton worked in London and Hamburg as COO for Igel Media, in Paris as the VP
of international sales for Gaumont, and in New York as the director of
international sales for Fox Lorber Associates.

“Cake Distribution has recently
acquired distribution rights to a number of exciting new properties, such as Edgar
& Ellen, Loopdidoo and Total Drama Island, and our own SKUNK FU! has
equally just been brought to market,” said Genevieve Dexter, the director and
partner in Cake Entertainment. “With this accelerating growth, it is time to
take the company to the next level. Bringing Ed on board as managing director
does exactly that. It broadens our international perspective and positions Cake
Distribution for further development and success.”

Tom
Van Waveren, also director and partner, added: “The key to success in any
business is never being afraid to bring on board more talented people than you
are yourself. That’s why we are so excited with having convinced Ed to come and
join us. He played a key part in putting Xilam on the international animation
map and is the ideal candidate to take Cake Distribution forward.”