- The Wiggles touring merch managers Antonios Arseniou (pictured left) and Callum Hendry Hodsdon (pictured right) have been promoted into new roles that will see them manage a broader consumer products business portfolio. As global president (Arseniou) and VP (Hendry Hodgson) of toys & merchandise, they’re now tasked with expanding The Wiggles brand through new retail partnerships. The company has also hired Trysha Ramos to oversee its YouTube channel, social media accounts and The Wiggles website as digital marketing manager.
- French-Canadian entrepreneur Stéphane Tétrault has become an investing partner in specialty retailer Mastermind Toys. He will leverage more than 25 years of experience working across the toy industry to help Mastermind develop licensed products and create new play experiences in its stores. Tétrault is a co-owner of McFarlane Toys and also the founder of Canadian toyco Imports Dragon.
- Wow! Stuff has hired former Moose Toys sales exec Sophie Hogg as its first senior national accounts manager. In her new role, Hogg will identify new business opportunities for the company and develop retail accounts across the UK. She reports to head of global sales Kaya Leadsford and is based in the toyco’s European headquarters in England.
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