Falcon\u2019s Beyond has appointed former Disney, Marvel and Moonbug Entertainment executive Simon Philips as president.<\/p>\n
In the newly created position, Philips will oversee the future growth and expansion of entertainment-based business and development of the company\u2019s IP, including building the infrastructure of new consumer products. He joins from Moonbug Entertainment, where he was managing director of global consumer products.<\/p>\n
Philips\u2019 new appointment at Falcon\u2019s Beyond comes after serving as a senior advisor to its board since last year.<\/p>\n
Earlier in his career, Philips served as president of Marvel Entertainment International and helped build it into an internationally renowned brand, paving the way for its sale to Disney. He then became executive VP and general manager of The Walt Disney Company for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I became senior advisor to the board last year, I commented that Falcon\u2019s Beyond is playing in a vast sandbox,\u201d Philips said. \u201cSince last year, I have been so impressed with the company\u2019s mark on the industry. This is a terrific time to join the team for what we expect to be explosive growth in the industry. I appreciate the opportunity to bring more than 30 years of experience and insight to Falcon\u2019s and am thrilled about the abundant opportunities we will pursue together.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSimon\u2019s reputation and acclaim in entertainment has been truly inspirational for me and the greater Falcon\u2019s team,\u201d said Cecil D. Magpuri, CEO. \u201cHis visionary cross-channel approach to brand expansion will further strengthen our own IP Expander flywheel. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found someone of Simon\u2019s caliber whose values are so perfectly aligned with Falcon\u2019s culture.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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