Paw Patrol producer Spin Master names Cartoon Network alum Christina Miller as CEO

Former Cartoon Network president Christina Miller has been appointed CEO of Toronto-based children’s entertainment company Spin Master, as incumbent Max Rangel prepares to step down.

Christina Miller

Miller, who has served for five years on the Paw Patrol producer’s board of directors, will assume her new role on July 7.

The leadership transition follows a succession planning process led by the board and co-founders.

The company said Rangel is working with Miller to ensure a “smooth handover” in the company’s operations.

“It’s been a privilege to lead this exceptional company and work alongside such passionate and innovative teams around the world,” said Rangel. “I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and I look forward to supporting Christina as she and the executive team guide Spin Master forward.”

Miller has more than 25 years of leadership experience across the media, sports and entertainment industries.

She has held several senior roles including president of WarnerMedia’s kids, young adults and classic division, where she was responsible for all aspects of the business including global oversight of content development, production and franchise management for brands such as Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang and TCM.

Miller said: “Having been on the board of this company for the past five years I’ve had a front row seat to witness the incredible power of Spin Master’s three creative centres.

“This is a moment of opportunity – to harness the strength of our iconic brands like Paw Patrol, Rubik’s Cube and Melissa & Doug, along with our expansive Toca Boca and Piknik digital platforms, with over 70 million active users, and award-winning entertainment studio, to unlock our full potential and lead this next chapter.

“I’m inspired by what Spin Master has built and excited to work with the talented team to further the company’s legacy through creativity and innovation.”

Ronnen Harary, chair and co-founder of Spin Master, said: “What has always been at the heart of Spin Master’s success is harnessing creativity and innovation to drive impact, shape culture and fuel growth through stories, characters, and play experiences.

“We’ve known Christina for more than 20 years and she is a storyteller and brand builder by nature and will bring her deep experience of balancing art and science in operating franchises, brands and digital platforms at scale to further progress our legacy as creators and disrupters in the industry.”