- 10/28/2008 (7:14:29 am)
- Press Releases
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LONDON, October 27, 2008 – World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) has appointed Najmie Allette to the position of Manager, International Licensing to work across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC).
Based out of WWE’s London office, Allette will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with agents and direct licensees across both regions.
Under the leadership of Ross Walker, Senior Director, International Consumer Products, Allette will build on the company’s strong licensing relationships, work closely with agents to cultivate closer retail alliances and secure promotional programmes.
Ross Walker said: “The revenue generated through WWE’s consumer products group has nearly doubled over the last two years. Thanks to her grounding at The Football Association in England, Najmie’s appointment will ensure that WWE continues to deliver strong results internationally.”
Before joining WWE, Allette was responsible for developing and delivering the licensing programme for The FA Cup, as well as managing over 25 licensees for The Football Association during her tenure.
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Digital Director Enters the Ring
LONDON, October 27, 2008 – World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) has appointed Gillian Hughes to the position of Director, Digital Business Development for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
As the newest addition to WWE’s London office, Hughes will be charged with securing digital distribution agreements for WWE’s innovative online and mobile content across EMEA. In doing so, Hughes will contribute to the company’s fast growing digital revenue under the leadership of Dominic Hayes, Vice President and Managing Director, Television and Digital for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Dominic Hayes said: “Given the rapid growth of the digital market and the appetite for WWE’s unique mobile and online content, Gillian is a welcome addition to the WWE team. Her combination of technical and sales experience in the sector will be key in growing WWE’s mobile and online businesses in the region.”
Before joining WWE, Hughes secured numerous multimillion dollar deals at mobile transaction giant, mBlox.
Hughes has a strong base in digital technology, working as an engineer and consultant for mBlox, Prime Carrier and Logica.
Hughes has a BEng in Computer Engineering.
Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/
