Jenny Burbage has been appointed Fox Kids Europe’s new head of press and public relations, reporting to Shari Donnenfeld, FKE’s exec director of research and marketing. Burbage is responsible for developing and coordinating the company’s corporate communications and pr strategy for all FKE divisions (consumer products, channels, online and interactive) throughout Europe and the Middle East.

Previously, Burbage was sr manager of public relations for The Jim Henson Co., where she worked on campaigns for Henson pre-school series and The Muppets’ 25th Anniversary celebrations. Prior to this, Burbage worked for a production company based in Milan, Italy.

“Developing our corporate communications strategy, and encouraging synergies between our businesses throughout Europe is paramount to the development of FKE and its brand,” said Donnenfeld. “Jenny is the ideal candidate, bringing with her extensive international and kids’ media experience, and we welcome her to the FKE team.”

Lynne-Mei Lee, corp. communications co-coordinator, and Sarah Warren, press assistant, will report to Burbage.