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The anime and manga powerhouse, Viz Media, has appointed the former Netflix Consumer Products director, Laura Takaragawa to the role of vice president consumer products, a newly created position for the business as it looks to increase its presence in the licensing and merchandising space.
The new role will see Takaragawa manage licensed merchandise and collaborations, interactive and digital games, location-based engagement, and promotions across all of its properties. She will report into Viz Media’s senior vice president of animation, Brian Ige.
With almost ten years’ experience in licensing and consumer products positions, Takaragawa has previously held roles with Sanrio – where she was vice president of licensing – National Geographic, as vice president of consumer products, and most recently, head of licensing at Netflix Consumer Products.
Feb 19, 2021
Dowling Company Project Manager Brian Ige (from left), Mayor Michael Victorino, Hawaiian Dredging Project Superintendent Zachary Murr and county Redevelopment Program Planner Erin Wade break ground on the new Wailuku Parking Structure on Thursday.County of Maui / SHANE TEGARDEN photo
The Maui News
A blessing ceremony was held Thursday to mark the official start of construction of a four-level, 428-stall parking structure that will replace the current Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot.
The new Wailuku Parking Structure will feature 428 parking stalls, electric vehicle charging stations, high ceilings, lighting, two elevators and will be ADA compliant. The facility was also designed to support farmers markets and festivals on the ground level.