Windrow has more than 25 years of experience in global entertainment and consumer products in both the traditional and interactive publishing businesses. She was most recently Managing Director at Bulldog Licensing, where she managed the strategic merchandising program for Garfield, Sindy, and Shoot Magazine. Prior to that she was Vice President, Licensing at A2 Entertainment, which creates, develops, produces, and distributes children’s content across multiple channels. At a previous job for 4 Kids Entertainment, she oversaw strategy and business planning for the $1 Billion Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand in the global marketplace.
“We are thrilled to have someone of Laurie’s caliber join IDW,” said Greg Goldstein, President and Chief Operating Officer of IDW. “As we continue to diversify into new areas, as well as grow our core businesses, we need exactly this kind of expertise on our management team.”
“This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading comic book publishing companies,” Windrow said. “IDW’s properties have a strong and proven track record with consumers, and the company is having great success extending their business into new areas. I am delighted to be working with this talented team.”
