Saban hires strategy exec

Saban Brands, the TV and brand owning division of Saban Capital, has hired Daniel Castle as managing director of strategic business development.

The role involves managing the international growth of existing brands in the portfolio as well as acquiring new properties.

He joins from Iconix Brand Group and will be based in New York and report to company president Elie Dekel.

Saban owns properties including Power Rangers, Paul Frank, Julius Jr., Digimon Fusion and Popples.