The Chicago Toy and Game Group named Adi Golad, founder and chairman of Goliath; Rachel Griffin, vice-president of public relations at Jakks Pacific; Robert Fuhrer, president of Nextoy; and John Barbour, managing partner at Volta Capital to its Advisory Board.
Mattel appoints Jamie Cygielman, veteran marketing executive and former CMO of Iconix Brand Group, as senior vice-president and general manager of American Girl.
Moose Toys will launch a new animated series, Rainbow Kindi, this summer in advance of its entry into the preschool aisle with Kindi Kids.
IMC Toys is bringing its Cry Babies toy line to life in a new animated digital series, available now on its YouTube channel.
Schleich promoted David Albert to COO and appointed Annie Laurie Zomermaand as CCO. Both executives are also managing directors of Schleich USA.
Masked Republic, the owners of the Legends of Lucha Libre and Lil’ Luchas brands, has signed Boss Fight Studio as a global toy partner.
Epic Story Media (ESM) expands its senior team with two new hires. Former eOne Acquisitions Vice-President Jessica Labi joins as head of distribution and brand strategy alongside former Nickelodeon Vice-President of Toys David Sztoser as head of licensing and merchandise.