Toei Animation Expands Senior Team

TOKYO, October 3: As it
looks to build its business in the U.S. market, including pursuing more
co-productions and ramping up its digital media efforts, Toei Animation has
expanded its corporate management team.

Kozo Morishita has become
chairman and CEO of Toei Animation in Los Angeles, in addition to serving as
managing director of parent company Toei Animation Co. Ltd.

Kanji Kazahaya has become
president and COO of Toei Animation Inc. in L.A., adding to his remit as the
director of the international department at Toei Animation Co.

Hiroyuki Kinoshita remains
CFO, secretary and treasurer of Toei Animation Inc. and serves as director of
the contents bBusiness Department at Toei Animation Co.

Kenji Ebato has become
executive VP and general manager of Toei Animation Inc. and chief manager of
the licensing team of the international department of Toei Animation Co. And
Sae Song has been appointed to manage Toei Animation’s digital media and mobile
content operations in the U.S.

—By Mansha Daswani