Maarten Weck

Chief Commercial Officer WildBrain & MD CPLG

London, England, United Kingdom

About

As Chief Commercial Officer at WildBrain, I oversee business initiatives that span across WildBrain’s Ecosystem which contains: 1: Content Creation: our Studios who produce Feature fims, long and short form series and social content. As well as distributing on Linear (TV), SVOD (ie Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Prime) and FAST TV 2: The Network: Digital distribution on AVOD (ie YouTube, Roku) and Media Solutions (Ad Sales) 3: Global Licensing: Consumer Products across our global office network and Location Based Experiences. As Managing Director of CPLG, WildBrain’s leading licensing agency, which manages Global Licensing, I continue to oversee all aspects of theagency for our 3rd party clients as well as our own brands. With over 20 years in the licensing industry, my expertise lies in new business development, P&L management, and licensing. I am committed to fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, transparency, and shared success. My mission is to leverage consumer products to create memorable experiences for fans and audiences worldwide.

Experience

  • WildBrain (Full-time · 2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Chief Commercial Officer WildBrain & Managing Director CPLG
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

      My main responsibility as CCO is overseeing our Key Clients and focusing on Business Development across all of our business units and creating more synergies for our clients, partners and colleagues. As MD for CPLG, I continue to oversee all aspects and drive incremental growth across our global footprint.

    • Executive Vice President Global Partnerships & Licensing
      Nov 2023 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      In my role as Executive Vice President Global Partnerships & Licensing at WildBrain, I spearheaded business development efforts and managed global licensing operations. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive strategic partnerships, resulting in substantial revenue growth and expanded market reach.

  • WildBrain CPLG (12 yrs 10 mos)
    • Executive Vice President & Managing Director WildBrain CPLG
      Dec 2018 - Nov 2023 · 5 yrs

      Led global set up of WildBrain CPLG, managing full P&L, budget, and operational responsibilities. Expanded office network from 7 to 23 across America's, EMEA, and Asia, driving double growth. Oversaw strategic growth initiatives, resulting in increased market presence and revenue.

    • Managing Director Northern Europe (UK, Benelux, C.E.E, Nordic)
      Aug 2016 - Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Managed UK, Benelux, C.E.E, and Nordic regions for WildBrain CPLG, driving double-digit growth and overseeing vast majority of company revenue. Extended remit to include UK, the biggest EU market, as part of Northern European setup, expanding company reach and impact. Developed strategic partnerships and implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and market share. Led cross-functional teams to optimize operations and drive business success through effective leadership and collaboration.

    • Managing Director Northern Europe (Benelux, C.E.E, Nordic)
      Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Building brands in the licensing business is all about long term relationships. For almost 40 years we’ve been making it our business to connect the best brands with the best partners. We believe that partnership is about clarity, openness and trust. We work together with you to achieve your objectives and we tell it like it is. We call it... "Expert Common Sense".

  • Sales Director at The Cookie Company Group
    Mar 2010 - Feb 2011 · 1 yr

    Give a little girl a Cinderella dress and see what happens. The magic of Cinderella transfers to the imaginary world of a child through nothing more than a dress. That’s magic. And that’s what drives us when we’re creating the magic. With over 50 ambitious and clever people in our company, we’re working hard to live and sell the magic. Merchandising the magic that touches the imagination. In our world of limitless possibilities, awesome brands and famous characters, we stimulate outrageous, impulsive and fun ideas. Guarding the balance between high quality and commercial success. Making sure the magic never breaks The Cookie Company. Merchandising the magic

  • WildBrain CPLG (4 yrs 7 mos)
    • A.I. Managing Director Benelux
      May 2009 - Mar 2010 · 11 mos

      In absence of MD, took over day to day tasks with regards to general management next to my tasks as Sales Director.

    • Sales Director
      Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Managing Sales Team and respondible for achieving annual group target..

    • Sales Manager
      Sep 2005 - Jan 2008 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for the sales in several product groups like: FMCG, Product & Retail Promotions, Apparel, Home Textiles.

  • Owner at JustMedia
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2008 · 6 yrs

    Realising media formats and producing bookformats on easy accessable topics for mass market