Our Licensing Team

Clare Piggott
Director of Licensing & Merchandising    

Clare has over 25 years of industry experience across a wide range of brands. Adept at launching new brands to the market Clare has most recently worked on building licensing programmes for May The Thoughts Be With You and Numberblocks.

Prior to Larkshead, Clare has held senior positions at Mattel, Nickelodeon, CPLG and BBC Worldwide. Clare was Head of Merchandise for BBC Worldwide and has worked extensively with licensees & retailers on a local, Pan European and Global basis.

Lindsey Chester
Senior Licensing & Retail Manager    

Lindsey has over 20 years of industry experience working in a wide range of categories and brands on a local, regional and global basis.

Prior to Larkshead, Lindsey worked for Licensors such as 20th Century Fox and Licensing Agencies such as Bulldog Licensing and CPLG. Lindsey has worked on many major brands including The Simpsons, Sesame Street and LIFE Magazine building and sustaining licensing and retail programmes.

Sultan Hassan
Senior Product Development & Creative Manager    

Sultan is a highly experienced creative services director and has a passion for supporting the creative needs of both UK and International licensees. Sultan works closely with many well known brands to develop award winning product accross all categories.

Sultan has extensive experienced with the creation and development of style guides, artwork, and CGI.

Sultan has previously managed a busy design studio working directly with retailers and licensees. Sultan has designed and developed successful products for Hit Entertainment as Senior Product Development Manager, her creative focus spanned across categories from toys, gift, apparel, and homewares to live events and attractions.