Rubicon Appoints Director of Global Marketing

LOS ANGELES: Rubicon Group Holding has named Shin Ueno as the director of global marketing and brand management at the company’s U.S. division.

Previously the VP of brand management at 4Kids Entertainment, Ueno will head the development and execution of global marketing strategies for Rubicon’s proprietary properties. He will attempt to acquire intellectual properties and build strategic partnerships around the world in both traditional and emerging communications platforms.

Randa Ayoubi, the CEO of Rubicon Group Holding to whom Ueno will report, stated: “Rubicon is well positioned for growth and Shin will play a vital role in driving our advancement in the global marketplace. We look forward to great success under his guidance of our worldwide branding efforts.”

Ueno said: “My new role at Rubicon presents an incredible opportunity to build upon the company’s solid foundation in the international marketplace. I hope to bring Rubicon to new heights as a global leader in children’s entertainment and to achieve worldwide recognition of the company’s brands.”