Miraculous Corp, the joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG, is expanding its leadership team with two executive appointments. Former Gaumont and Mercury Filmworks executive Heath Kenny has been named chief content officer, while Ashley Depp, who was previously at Paramount Pictures, has joined as senior vice president of marketing and franchise. Both will report directly to Andy Yeatman, CEO of Miraculous Corp USA and global operations.
The company’s pipeline includes a second “Miraculous” feature film and a fourth animated TV event airing this fall. The company also has Season 6 of the “Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir” TV series scheduled to premiere in early 2025, with season 7 in production for a 2026 launch. The TV series airs on over 100 broadcast and streaming partner platforms around the world. “Miraculous” has also become a digital sensation with 42 billion views on YouTube and over 760 million plays on Roblox.
As CCO, Kenny will oversee the creation, development and delivery of “Miraculous” content across all platforms and will be based in Paris. Depp, meanwhile, will be in charge of amplifying the brand’s narrative and voice, spearheading the development and execution of strategic franchise planning.
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Kenny and Depp join a management team that includes Roz Nowicki, who was recently appointed global head of consumer products; Maria Doolan, head of content partnerships and distribution who has led the brand’s content distribution initiatives for the past three years; Luc Schoumacher, chief financial officer; and Ben Johnson, head of legal.
“Heath and Ashley bring a wealth of expertise, visionary thinking and a deep passion for storytelling and brand innovation to Miraculous Corp,” Yeatman said in a statement. “Their leadership reinforces our commitment to delivering engaging content and unforgettable experiences for fans worldwide.”
The executive added that “these new roles are pivotal to the continued success of the beloved ‘Miraculous’ franchise, and we welcome Heath and Ashley to our management team.”
Kenny said: “The world of ‘Miraculous’ is a treasure trove of untold stories, and as a longtime fan I’m honored to collaborate with the brilliant creators and the exceptional international team who constantly deliver captivating content for our passionate global audience. We are already planning exciting new developments that will expand the adventures of Ladybug and Cat Noir, introducing new characters, and exploring spinoff series that will further enrich the ‘Miraculous’ universe.”
Depp added that the “‘Miraculous’ universe represents a commitment to storytelling that inspires creativity, courage, and connection — values at the heart of the ‘Miraculous’ brand.” She continued that she looks forward to fostering “deeper engagement and enduring connections with fans around the world.”
Kenny, who has 25 years of experience in animation content development and production, most recently served as CCO for Mercury Filmworks, an Ottawa-based studio which has won Emmy, BAFTA and Annie Awards. He previously served as VP of creative and executive producer at Gaumont Animation, where he shepherded many projects such as “F Is for Family” for Netflix and “Atomic Puppet” for France Télévisions, Teletoon and Disney XD.
Depp brings nearly two decades of senior marketing expertise to her role. She previously served for five years as VP of global marketing strategy at Paramount Pictures, leading strategies for blockbuster releases like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Sonic the Hedgehog.” Prior to Paramount, she worked for 13 years at Universal Studios.