Ex Disney Beth Parker joins to Gigglebug Entertainment as managing director

Gigglebug Entertainment has appointed the ex Disney alum Beth Parker as Managing Director. She will be working closely with Gigglebug’s CEO, Anttu Harlin, who continues to lead overall direction for the company. Beth’s focus will be on delivering original and service productions, working closely with Lucy Pryke who is driving content development and Joonas Utti who oversees all Gigglebug’s creative output.

Beth Parker is a senior animation executive with a strong creative and management track record acquired in the UK, France and Germany. With almost 20 years’ experience in the sector, she brings creativity, insight and a wealth of strategic and operational knowledge to the table. Beth worked with Gigglebug on "101 Dalmatian Street" during her time as Senior Manager, Production at Disney Channels EMEA.

Anttu Harlin, CEO Gigglebug, said: “We’re so proud and happy that Beth is joining the Gigglebug family. How lucky are we to have this team of top people together? Beth has the perfect expertise and experience to enable us to handle more high-end productions and deliver the high quality – not to mention the comedy and joy – that we want to continue to be known for.”

Beth Parker added: “I’m thrilled to be joining such a vibrant and progressive company at this exciting time. The team here is so talented, inspiring and original and I absolutely love Gigglebug shows – they are smart, spirited and side-splittingly funny! I can’t wait to get started on helping to create further series to spread more joy, optimism and laughter across the globe.”

HIGH EXPECTATIONS
The appointment comes as the animation IP studio continues to surge ahead with its ambitious international expansion plans and gives further momentum to an already exciting year, with two new shows set to launch on major broadcasters this year and a raft of others in the pipeline.

2022 is set to be another exciting year for Gigglebug, with a raft of new productions due to start. They will be presenting a new slate of content to broadcasters in March while their latest series, "The Unstoppable Yellow Yeti" and "Best & Bester", are delivering this year. The first one is set to launch on Disney Channel and "Best & Bester" on Nickelodeon, along with all the Nordic public broadcasters for both series.

Gigglebug recently opened a brand-new studio in Helsinki and are currently working equal parts on services and original content. With more recruitment to come in 2022, they will grow to over 100 people this year.