Russell Hicks

As Chief Content Officer of Grom, Hicks will continue to oversee Curiosity Ink Media’s original film, television and publishing projects, in addition to his new role as President of Grom’s subsidiary, Top Draw Animation, Inc. (“Top Draw”). Top Draw boasts a 22-year history as an animation producer of several series including Tom & Jerry, The Hollow, Monster Beach and Penn Zero, among others. Hicks will join Top Draw’s Chief Executive Officer and founder, Wayne Dearing, and the studio’s Executive Senior Vice President, Stella Dearing, in combining original animation with the company’s legacy role as a producer of animated content.