WarnerMedia EMEA has brought in a pair of Disney alums to strengthen the newly formed leadership team for its kids business in the region.

Lars Wagner joins as head of kids channels for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). In this newly created role, Wagner will be regionally responsible for curating and managing VOD services, linear channels, YouTube, websites and social media across Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito and Boing. He will also lead the platforms’ local programming, presentation, marketing, PR and digital teams. He begins July 1 and will report to WarnerMedia EMEA’s head of kids Vanessa Brookman.

Wagner most recently served as VP of brand marketing at German toyco Schleich. He previously held a number of roles at Disney EMEA, including VP and GM of Disney Channels and VP of digital innovation.

Monika Oomen, also reporting to Brookman, takes on the newly created role of head of brand, communications and franchise management in EMEA for Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito and Boing, including its linear and digital platform services. Oomen started her new position last month. She previously served as executive director of marketing strategy for Disney EMEA.

Brookman recently unveiled her new leadership team for WarnerMedia EMEA’s kids and family platforms, as well as HBO Max, in April.