Sean Clarke
Aardman Managing Director Sean Clarke is responsible for leading the Executive Board and ensuring the studio is in a strong position to build on its rich creative legacy.
Sean joined Aardman as Head of Consumer Products in 1998, after several years as UK Licensing Director for Disney Consumer Products. In 2008, he became Head of Rights & Brand Development, responsible for global brand development and distribution of Aardman and third-party rights across all platforms: film, TV, DVD & digital, merchandising & licensing, and themed attractions and live events.
He was instrumental in developing Aardman’s Sales and Marketing team, which now includes over 30 people and works across 170 territories worldwide; the launch of the studio’s YouTube channels; and the studio diversifying into new areas of immersive storytelling.
Sean is Co-Executive Producer on Early Man, the two Shaun the Sheep movies and our half hour musical short Robin Robin.