As VP of Nelvana Enterprises and Kids Can Press (both divisions of Corus Entertainment), Mellany Welsh brings over 20 years of experience, knowledge, and a specialized focus within the kids entertainment and consumer products space. Mellany oversees the global brand strategy, content distribution, digital, licensing, and retail development for Nelvana’s extensive brand portfolio as well as Corus’ kids publishing division, Kids Can Press.

Mellany previously served as Director of Global Business Development for ID Toys (Imports Dragon), where she successfully managed their licensing and new business development division, acquiring top-tier licenses while expanding the business into new categories. Before working for ID Toys, Mellany held the role of Director of Global Licensing at Broadband TV where she developed an advanced licensing and consumer products division, spearheading strategic planning and execution. Mellany also spent three years living in Shanghai where she worked for The Walt Disney Company. There, she launched a Disney English publishing program that offered English Language Learning products for kids at retail.

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