4Kids Productions, a subsidiary of 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), a global provider of children's entertainment and merchandise licensing, has named two of its veteran executives to key creative and operational positions.

Michael Haigney has been promoted to Creative Director of 4Kids Productions, it was announced today by Alfred R. Kahn, Chairman and CEO of 4Kids Entertainment, to whom he reports. In his new capacity, Haigney will be responsible for the creative direction of all series adaptations and other projects created by 4Kids Productions. Haigney, who has been an instrumental part of the success of 4Kids Productions since joining the company in 2000, will continue to serve as producer and writer for various series produced by 4Kids Productions. He has been the creative force behind the English-language adaptations of Pokémon, Kirby: Right Back At Ya!, F-Zero and Sonic X, and was a creator and producer of three seasons of the Chaotic television series.

Kristen Gray has been promoted to Head of Network Operations. In her new capacity, Ms. Gray will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of TheCW4Kids television block, 4Kids Productions and the 4Kids.tv Website. Ms. Gray, who has been integral to the success of 4Kids’ television operations on Fox and The CW television networks since joining the company in 2002, will continue to serve as legal counsel on all network and Website matters and will continue to report to 4Kids Entertainment General Counsel, Samuel R. Newborn.