Fox Taps DreamWorks Alum for Consumer Products Role

LOS ANGELES: Fox Television Group and Twentieth Century Fox Film have named Jim Fielding, a former DreamWorks Animation exec, as president of consumer products and innovation, effective today.

Based in Los Angeles, Fielding is responsible for licensing, product development and new business opportunities in the consumer retail space across both businesses and FX Networks. He most recently served as DreamWorks Animation’s global head of consumer products and retail. Before that, he was the CEO of Claire’s Stores, president of Disney Stores Worldwide and general merchandise manager for the co-ed division of Lands’ End.

“The Fox Television Group is home to some of the most powerful and enduring television franchises the world over, and Jim offers exactly the right skill set to maximize their potential in the licensing and consumer products space,” said Gary Newman and Dana Walden, chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group. “He has been an innovative steward of so many important live-action and animated properties over his career, and he has relationships with retailers and licensees quite literally around the globe. We’re excited to have him on board.”

“Jim’s expertise and experience will be invaluable assets as we continue to look for new ways for our brands—both new and existing—to reach consumers on a global scale,” added Stacey Snider, the chairman and CEO of Twentieth Century Fox Film. “Jim’s a one-of-a-kind executive, who’s worked with many of the world’s largest and most successful franchises, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him leading this group as we strive to take advantage of this immense opportunity.”