Veteran TV animation executive Sander Schwartz has been appointed as a Senior Advisor to online education content publisher KNeoMedia Limited, and will head its Advisory Board. Currently President of kid-safe social networking platform Grom Social, Schwartz brings tremendous knowledge of the children’s entertainment industry to KNM, together with senior executive experience working in large US entertainment markets.
“I have come to know Sander over some time and securing his commitment is a major coup for KNeoMedia. He has taken the time to thoroughly review our suite of products and his enthusiasm for its broad consumer appeal is a significant vote of confidence, and further validation of our content,” said CEO James Kellett.
“Sander’s appointment comes at a pivotal point for KNeoMedia. With the recent launch of our iOS App, and the progressive rollout of KNeoEd and KNeoESP into the New York public school system, having the very best skills in animation and children’s entertainment gives us a major strategic advantage. Sander has already identified a number of growth opportunities and we are assessing these. We can take pride in the fact that a person of such high industry standing has chosen to work with us and I am also pleased Sander has elected to take modest share based remuneration and rely upon his own contribution to add value.”
Schwartz is Daytime Emmy Award-winning producer of TV animation and has previously served in high-profile roles including President of Warner Bros. Animation, President of International Productions for Sony Pictures Television, and President of Family Entertainment for Sony Pictures. His skills include development of content for domestic and international platforms and buyers, consultation in animation and live-action production for clients in television, feature films and other media, including online programming, video gaming, social networks, mobile apps, publishing and licensing & merchandising. His advisory skills include business strategy, program development, production management, content distribution and exploitation of ancillary rights.
