KidsCo names Disney exec as distribution director

International children’s channel KidsCo has named Kimberly Huttnestine as its new distribution director.

Huttnestine joins the network from The Walt Disney Company where she was senior manager for six years, working to negotiate content distribution agreements across Europe, specifically the Nordic market.

At KidsCo she will be responsible for developing opportunities in the Nordic market, assisting the in-house sales team with European opportunities and identifying opportunities in Latin America.

Paul Robinson, CEO at KidsCo, said: “As KidsCo enters the next stage of its development, the expansion of our in-house sales team is necessary to support our growth. We are delighted to have Kimberly on board, and we look forward to her further expanding the customer base of KidsCo.”