Kochi to Head Toei’s Europe Office

Ryuji Kochi has been named VP of Toei Animation’s Europe Office.

In the new job, announced by director of the company’s international department Kanji Kazahaya, Kochi will be charged with developing new business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Kochi comes to the new post from the company’s Hong Kong office. He joined Toei in 2000 at the company’s Tokyo office, handling licensing and merchandising.