Factory Taps Coolabi Alum as First Chief Content Officer

Animation studio Factory has appointed Zoë Bamsey, a former Coolabi Group exec, as chief content officer, a newly created role at the company.

In her new position, Bamsey will identify creatively led business opportunities and new IP as part of the studio’s ongoing business strategy and continued expansion into creating their own content and increasing their artistic output. She will help shape the creative development and production strategies for both new and Factory-owned IP.

Bamsey previously served as director of production and development at Coolabi Group, where she was responsible for sales, production, funding and development of all programming, including Poppy Cat, The Clangers and Scream Street. Earlier in her career, she worked for The Walt Disney Company as executive director of programming and director of worldwide programming strategy.

Phil Chalk, the CEO of Factory, commented: “Zoë has an undeniable track record in children’s entertainment and is the perfect person to help us achieve our ambitious growth goals. Zoë stands for creative excellence and will be an ideal global ambassador for our studio.”

Bamsey added: “I have greatly respected Factory as a partner, and their admirable formula of carefully curating unique and engaging properties and infusing them with creative passion and energy. I am excited to now be on board as a part of this great team to help them realize the tremendous opportunity of growing the company with an enhanced portfolio, which will thrill and engage audiences globally.”