Genius Brands Taps DIC Entertainment Alum as CFO

Genius Brands International has appointed seasoned finance exec Robert Denton as chief financial officer, effective April 18.

In his new role, Denton will manage finance, accounting, budgeting and forecasting, IT, HR and corporate facilities. He will also be a member of the company’s executive management team. He will report to CEO Andy Heyward, whom he previously worked alongside while serving as CFO of DIC Entertainment.

For the past six years, Denton held the position of CFO/controller at Atlys Inc. Earlier in his career, he was COO at Artisan Home Entertainment and chief accounting officer at LIVE Entertainment.

“Bob and I share a similar work ethic, and our management and leadership strategies as well as our business experiences are complementary,” said Heyward. “As we continue to expand the scope of our global operations, Bob’s ability to effectively and proficiently cultivate, facilitate and execute the strategic financial planning will steer the company’s continued growth and sustained success.”

“I have always admired and respected Andy Heyward’s passion and commitment as well as his unique talent for anticipating trends and satiating consumer appetites with engaging, quality entertainment,” added Denton. “During my five-year tenure as CFO at DIC Entertainment, we worked together to take the company public, building a robust and competitive children’s media company with an expansive global footprint. I look forward to once again working with Andy to strategize on driving the continued growth and success of Genius Brands.”