Zigazoo, the world’s largest social network and NFT education platform for kids, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Mady as President of Consumer Products. In the newly created role, Mady will spearhead physical and digital consumer product initiatives, which consist of NFTs and other digital assets, physical merchandise and a blend of the two.
Continuing to grow its leadership team, Fun In Motion Toys announced that Kenneth Morrell has joined the company in the newly created position of Vice President of Operations, stated Kevin Daniels, President. Kenneth Morrell comes to the company from his prior role as Director of Operations/General Manager of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Prior to that, his 30+ years of operations expertise has included management roles at such industry giants as Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Dole Food Company and Revlon. In addition, he has been a college professor teaching MBA-level classes at several different universities.
PlayMonster Group LLC is pleased to announce several key appointments, marking an expansion of its sales team that supports the company’s rapid growth across key categories.
Abner Silverio has joined the leadership team at Fun In Motion Toys in the newly created position of Vice President/Product Development. The news was announced by Kevin Daniels, Founding President. Silverio brings 25 years of Management and Operational leadership to this new post, with considerable experience in IT, manufacturing, engineering and factory operations, as well as negotiation skills and expertise in the supplier/vendor market and supply chain/logistics management, including 15 years of service with several leading firms in China.
Paramount Consumer Products announced that world-renowned photographer, entrepreneur, and social activist Misan Harriman will serve as creative advisor for its growing Web3 business. As an advisor, Harriman will bring his expertise as an artist and a pioneer in the creation and collection of NFTs to consult on Paramount’s established partnerships in the Web3 space with plans to curate his own collections for the company in the future.
Amy King has joined Hilco as the company’s national sales manager. King has more than 20 years of experience with major consumer packaged goods, having served the past three years with CandyRific as its director of sales for its western region.
Award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG has launched a new global toy division to be spearheaded by Helena Perheentupa, former ZAG Vice President Central and Northern-, Eastern Europe & Russia. The new toy arm is a division of ZAG Play—formerly known as ZAG Lab—which includes the licensing and merchandising, promotions, and gaming groups. The announcement was made by Jeremy Zag, CEO & Founder, to whom the ZAG Play division reports.
CandyRific has announced the appointment of two new directors, Matt Cameron and Kim Trask, to join its management team for the candy and novelty products company. Matt Cameron joins as the national accounts sales director. Matt comes to CandyRific with over 20 years of experience in selling, buying, and managing CPG and confection products. Kim Trask joins as western region sales director.
The Toy Association, the trade association advocating and working for the success of all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages, has announced that recognized toy safety expert Jos Huxley will join the organization as senior vice president of technical affairs, effective immediately.