LOS ANGELES, PARIS – Cyber Group Studios USA, a subsidiary of Paris-based Cyber Group Studios, a leading animated entertainment company, announced today the launch of two new operations for its Los Angeles office.

Jessica Hogan was named Manager of Direct-to-Consumer. She will oversee the company’s business with platforms reaching consumers directly with video-on-demand content and print-on-demand consumer products as well as a new, branded OTT platform for kids.

Ira Singerman has also joined the company as Vice President of Development. Singerman will be responsible for a slate of new television projects and other animated content that will be developed in North America. He will work with top talent and also use the vast creative resources of the company’s Paris animation studio. Singerman previously held similar roles with Spin Master Entertainment, NBC Universal Kids & Family and Mattel.

The Content Development and Direct-to-Consumer operations are part of the parent company’s overall expansion plans.