ZAG has announced the appointment of Ian Lambur as Executive Vice President, ZAGTOON Series Department, reporting directly to Jeremy Zag, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Creative Officer.
Ian joins ZAG from Cloudco where he served as Executive Vice-President of Content Strategy and Co-Productions. In his newly created role, he will oversee the global execution and business performance of all ZAGTOON television series, spanning sales, broadcaster and platform relationships, and production. He will work in close collaboration with ZAG’s creative leadership, supporting the long-term growth and global positioning of ZAG’s animated franchises. Ian will be based in Los Angeles, CA.
In parallel, Ian will focus on developing Master Toy partnerships for each IP, aligning television and consumer products strategies in close coordination with ZAG’s global licensing ecosystem.
Jeremy Zag, Founder, CEO & Chief Creative Officer of ZAG, said:
“Ian brings a rare combination of strategic insight, operational excellence, and deep industry experience. He previously worked with us at ZAG and played a meaningful role in our journey. It is a true pleasure to welcome him back home at such an exciting moment for the company, as we continue to scale our global portfolio and build long-lasting franchises.”
Ian Lambur said: “I’m incredibly happy to be returning to ZAG. Having worked with Jeremy and the teams in the past, I know firsthand the creative ambition and entrepreneurial spirit that define the studio. ZAG has grown tremendously, and I’m honored to rejoin the company to help accelerate the global growth of the ZAGTOON Series Department across content, consumer products, and beyond.”
As part of his remit, Ian will oversee the execution of flagship series including Ghostforce as well as several new properties in development and will contribute to shape ZAG’s go-to-market strategy across ZAG Heroes and preschool properties, as the company continues to expand its international footprint.
Prior to his role at Cloudco, Lambur served as EVP, Production, Distribution and Co-Productions at ZAG. He has also served in senior roles at several notable companies in content distribution or acquisition, notably at The Jim Henson Company in Los Angeles, The Walt Disney Company EMEA in London and Guru Entertainment in Toronto
