Innovation in licensed publishing catches the eye of Start Licensing’s Ian Downes.

Venetia Davie will begin new role in January, reporting to Mark Kingston, svp international.

Business challenged by market conditions and pressure on margins.

Including Parragon Books to launch a new line of L.O.L Surprise titles.

“I’m delighted to be guiding Wild & Wolf in its next phase of development”.

New lines include PAW Patrol, Disney Princess and Marvel characters.

Senior appointments made for Parragon Books and Wild and Wolf businesses.