Aardman Hires BBC Studios Commercial Director To Lead IP Push; Rejigs Board With Co-Founder Peter Lord Stepping Down To Focus On Creative Duties

She takes up the role, which includes a seat on Aardmans executive board, on April 15.

She also executive produced BBC Studios first Snapchat commission forPlanet Earth IIandBlue Planet IIminiseries.

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Hardies hire comes amid a wider executive reshuffle at Aardman.

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Lord also intends to act as an ambassador for the company and British animation.

She has joined Aardmans executive board.

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