Elmendorff leaves Studio 100

Patrick Elmendorff has resigned as CEO of kids producer and distributor Studio 100 Media.

Veteran kids exec Elmendorff came to Studio 100 from EM.Entertainment, which Studio 100 subsequently bought.

He has been at the company for nine years, latterly as managing director.

Studio 100 said that the outgoing exec will ‘focus on his new job challenges’.

His role will be covered by company CEO Hans Bourlon and co-managing director Hans Ulrich Stoef.

Confirming the news Bourlon said: “Patrick Elmendorff is an outstanding manager and we are grateful for all his efforts and achievements.

“During his more than nine years with the company he has significantly contributed to the growth and thriving of Studio 100 in the German and international market.

“We regret his decision to quit and thank him for his dedicated and successful work.”

Studio 100’s kids properties include Arthur and the Minimoys, Maya the Bee (pictured), Vic the Viking and Heidi. It also runs a kids net, beJunior.