Halifax-based producer and distributor DHX Media has appointed Thom Chapman as territory manager.

Chapman will be responsible for sales to English-speaking Canada and the Asia Pacific territories, reporting to DHX SVP distribution Josh Scherba.

He will also focus on expanding the company’s properties across all platforms in these territories.

“Thom has a terrific track record in both the creative and business sides of animation and he will be a great asset to our sales team as we continue to forge relationships in the key markets of Canada and Asia Pacific,” said DHX president and COO Steven DeNure in a statement.

Previously, Chapman was VP business development and sales at ToonBox Entertainment, where he oversaw financing, PR, sales, deliveries and advertising for the company’s animated projects. He has also produced live-action films for eOne and created the kids 3D series The Beet Party.