Carrie Dumont joins Cookie Jar Ent. as vp of its business affairs group to lead its expanding property acquisition, development and merchandising activities. Dumonts immediate focus will be in overseeing agreements with the ever-expanding roster of partners involved in Cookie Jars latest global television and merchandising sensation, THE DOODLEBOPS, as well the companys other renowned classic preschool brand, CAILLOU.
Dumont joins Cookie Jar following a decade-long tenure with Nelvana, where she was also vp of business and legal affairs. Previously, Dumont served in private practice as associate counsel for a well-established Toronto law firm.
Throughout Carrie Dumonts career, she has distinguished herself as dynamic and success-oriented entertainment business affairs professional, said Toper Taylor, president/coo of Cookie Jar Ent. We could not be more delighted to re-team with Carrie here at Cookie Jar Ent. and look forward to benefiting from her vast experience and keen business acumen.
Headquartered in Montreal, The Cookie Jar Group (www.thecookiejarcompany.com) develops, produces, distributes and markets childrens published content, animated and live-action programming and innovative educational and entertainment-driven products worldwide. The group of companies consists of Cookie Jar Ent. Inc. and Cookie Jar Education Inc., as well as a 20% interest in TELETOON Canada Inc., Canadas only all animation broadcaster.
Cookie Jar Ent. Inc., The Cookie Jar Groups entertainment operation, is a leading global, independent producer and marketing and brand manager of such renowned childrens properties as THE DOODLEBOPS, GERALD MCBOING BOING, ARTHUR and CAILLOU. Combining globally-renowned intellectual properties with an industry-recognized management, Cookie Jar Ent. Inc. is a market-driven, brand-building company that is committed to children first and foremost and is dedicated to the development and production of quality animated and live-action series that entertain, inspire and enlighten children and families worldwide.
