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Gigglebug hires for digital expansion

The Finnish animation studio behind preschool hit Gigglebug has hired a pair of executives to drive its expansion into digital.

Thatcher Mines

Gigglebug Entertainment has brought in Thatcher Mines as director of digital and Linnea Karlsson-Autio as chief finance officer (CFO).

Mines joins the company from fellow Finnish firm Power Animals United, where he was responsible for guiding the international creative and strategy for animated preschool series Kid-e-Cats, which is now available in 150 territories.

At Gigglebug, he will be responsible for developing digital properties and driving content creation and partnerships.

Linnea Karlsson-Autio

As CFO, Karlsson-Autio brings her expertise in managing multimillion-pound investment funds across Finland, the Nordics and the DACH region at Nordic Mezzanine.

The appointments build on Gigglebug’s aim to grow its creative enterprise and develop its digital-first content strategy.

Founded by Anttu Harlin and Joonas Utti, Gigglebug Entertainment’s credits include international kids’ favourite Gigglebug (Milkshake!/ YLE), concept development and shortform content production for Disney’s 101 Dalmatian Street, and buddy comedy Best & Bester.

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