Tim Erickson, Executive Vice President, Peanuts Worldwide & WildBrain Brands, is responsible for overseeing the global strategy and talented teams behind the growth of the franchises Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake and Yo Gabba Gabba! In his role on Peanuts, Tim works closely with the family of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, WildBrain’s content and management teams and brand co-owners Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), to drive a strategy true to the great heritage of Peanuts. Tim brings over 20 years of experience in consumer products and brand building with notable media and IP companies. He was Chief Operating Officer at GoldieBlox, an innovative media company creating STEM-focused brand experiences for girls. At Twentieth Century Fox, Tim led the global merchandise licensing business, driving double-digit growth across the company’s film and television brands. Before that, Tim held the position of Global Head of Licensing & Operations at DreamWorks, expanding the company’s global merchandise licensing business to realize triple-digit growth. At DreamWorks, Tim was part of the team that launched and accelerated the highly acclaimed film and TV franchises Trolls, Spirit and How to Train Your Dragon. Prior to DreamWorks, Tim spent several years driving consumer products and sales strategies at Disney and LEGO.