Francie Brudner Kaplan

Francie Brudner Kaplan serves as the Director of Brand Marketing at Ladybug Music® since April 2023, where a strategic business plan to support expansion and growth within a children's music sector has been developed. Previous experience includes a tenure as Director of Marketing at Firstline, where Kaplan successfully repositioned a healthcare tech platform for B2B growth in the U.S., achieving over 140% revenue growth in one year. As Principal at Navigation Marketing, a consulting agency was launched that secured numerous Fortune 500 clients and addressed various business challenges through comprehensive marketing strategies. Kaplan also held roles such as National Account Director at Red Tricycle, where brand establishment led to a 400% revenue increase, and Director of Marketing & Product Development at The Walt Disney Company, where a global franchise was developed from inception. Early career experience includes positions at Mattel Inc. managing significant product lines and budgets. Francie Brudner Kaplan holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and French from the University of Michigan.