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Toynamics welcomes new marketing manager
Toynamics welcomes new marketing manager
Toynamics UK & Ireland has appointed Clarissa Patel as its new Marketing manager. The addition of Clarissa reflects Toynamics’ ongoing commitment to expanding its brand awareness and enhancing customer engagement across the UK.
Clarissa joins the team with a background of creative and strategic marketing knowledge, bringing a new set of eyes and expertise to the team. With experience in successfully executing growth campaigns, the company says these skills will be critical in driving the UK marketing strategy. Clarissa’s focuses will include creating innovative retail marketing programmes, spearheading trade marketing activities and delivering KPIled consumer marketing with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making.
Nikita Semenov, Toynamics UK & Ireland managing director, commented: “This exciting new hire is instrumental in supporting Toynamics to develop our brand influence and most importantly connect with our customers. This is yet another important step for Toynamics, ensuring that we remain focused on customer service excellence as we tactfully continue to expand our team for growth.”
Clarissa can be contacted at: clarissa.patel@toynamics.co.uk.
Edx Education continues legacy of growth with new CEO
Edx Education has announced the appointment of David Jackson as the company’s new CEO. This follows the passing of Murray Jackson, Edx Education’s esteemed former CEO, whose leadership and vision were instrumental in shaping the company into the innovative global leader it is today.
David Jackson said: “For the past 8+ years, I’ve been working alongside my father, building on the strength of Edx Education with our experienced team, factories and dedicated industry partners. As a team, we want to assure you that Edx Education remains stronger than ever, with a clear focus on our path forward. Together with Pony Wong, general manager of Edx Education Taiwan, and my twin sister, Heather Welch, general manager of Edx Education UK, we are committed to continuing the legacy of growth, innovation and sustainability that our father established.”
The company is entering a year of focused regional expansion, with new partnerships and market opportunities across the UK, Europe, Asia and North America. This strategic growth reflects the company’s commitment to making learning accessible and engaging for children and educators worldwide.
David, along with Pony, Heather and the Edx Education team, look forward to connecting with key partners in the coming months to discuss industry challenges, trends and opportunities. David will be available for meetings at the Nuremberg Toy Fair, while Heather will represent the company at the London Toy Fair. For further inquiries, please contact david@ edxeducation.com.
Grant & Bowman appoints new Sales manager for Continental Europe
Grant & Bowman, a leading UK-based clearance toy distributor with over 55 years of industry expertise, has announced the appointment of Gabor Von Scheven as Sales manager for Continental Europe. With an impressive track record and deep-rooted relationships across the continent, Gabor will work closely with the company’s Sales director, Craig Bowers, on expansion efforts, bringing Grant & Bowman’s diverse portfolio of quality branded toys to new markets.
Gabor’s appointment marks a significant step forward in Grant & Bowman’s mission to expand its footprint and strengthen customer relationships in the European market.
“Bringing Gabor on board is a strategic move for us,” said David Bowman, managing director at Grant & Bowman. “We believe his expertise and strong market connections will be invaluable in helping us grow across Europe. We’re particularly excited about the opportunities his leadership will bring as we launch our new licensed range for the value sector.”
For more information on Grant & Bowman’s product offerings, please contact info@bowmangroup.com.
YuMe Toys welcomes Nicoletta Minella as Sales manager EMEA
YuMe Toys has announced that Nicoletta Minella has joined the team as Sales manager for the EMEA region, marking an exciting chapter in the company’s continued growth. Nicoletta brings a wealth of Licensing and Retail experience across the UK and EU countries, having worked for Funko and most recently NBC Universal as an account manager.
With an impressive track record that spans major brands including Disney, Funko, NBC Universal and Pokémon, Nicoletta is no stranger to the fast-paced world of retail and entertainment. In her new role, she will collaborate closely with Daniel Petcu, EMEA Sales director, to drive business expansion across the region and spearhead the direct-to-retail strategy YuMe Toys launched earlier this year. Nicoletta’s expertise will play a key role as YuMe Toys navigates its next phase of growth.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining YuMe Toys at such a pivotal time,” Nicoletta said. “We have big ambitions to build on the company’s success and continue delivering the ‘on-trend’ products
YuMe Toys is known for. The EMEA market is fiercely competitive, but with the talent and passion of this team, I’m confident we’ll reach both our short- and long-term goals.”
