Longtime licensing veteran Ian Lambur has joined Cloudco Entertainment as executive vice-president, content strategy and co-productions. 

Cloudco Entertainment, home of brands such as “The Care Bears,” “Holly Hobbie” and “Madballs,” is currently in production on two animated series and pre-production on an additional two live-action shows. Lambur, who begins at Cloudco immediately, is responsible for all content planning, strategies and co-production relationships as well as serving as head of Cloudco’s global content sales.  

“I’ve known Ian for 15 years and am excited that the stars have finally aligned for him to join Cloudco as a talented colleague as well as an instantly invaluable addition to our senior leadership team,” says Sean Gorman, president, Cloudco Entertainment. “Everyone at Cloudco is excited to work with Ian, get some great shows made and have lots of fun in doing so.”

Most recently, serving as executive vice president, production, distribution and co-productions, Zag Entertainment, Lambur helped that company achieve greater distribution for its hallmark animated TV series, “Miraculous” and “Power Players” by extending their U.S. domestic distribution footprint with additional sales to the Disney Channel and Netflix, respectively. Prior to Zag, Lambur served in senior roles at several companies in content distribution or acquisition, including The Jim Henson Company in Los Angeles, The Walt Disney Company EMEA in London and Guru Entertainment in Toronto. He reports to Cloudco Entertainment president, Sean Gorman.

“I am proud to be joining the dynamic and talented team at Cloudco and look forward to working on the company’s outstanding slate of established brands and new series,” says Lambur. “I’ve been a longtime fan of Sean’s and am excited to start working on some exciting projects together.”