DHX picks WildBrain MD

Canadian children’s content giant DHX Media has appointed an MD to run its online network and studio WildBrain in London.

Jon Gisby

Jon Gisby brings 20 years of experience to the post, having spent time at music video platform Vevo as well as the BBC, Channel 4, Yahoo! Europe and Swedish streamer Magine TV.

WildBrain’s branded YouTube network is one of the largest of its kind, featuring more than 110,000 videos and hundreds of kids’ brands in 22 languages.

The WildBrain network features titles such as Fireman Sam, Curious George, Shopkins and Ben 10, as well as much of DHX Media’s library of 13,000 half-hours of kids’ and family content.

Previous WildBrain MD John Robson has left the company but his next move is not yet known.