Innov8 Creative Academy, the toy company behind properties such as Deddy Bears, Well Being Heroes, and more, welcomes Dave Grose as its new senior vice president and Director of Global Sales. With over 15 years in the toy industry, Grose brings his product and channel expertise and his ability to work with retailers and toy companies to develop category-building programs.

We’re delighted to welcome Dave to the team. His impressive track record and expertise in scaling key toy categories will be instrumental as we strive to expand our global footprint and introduce new toys and product lines that inspire imaginations in children around the world.”
— Gavin Lawler, CEO and Founder of Innov8 Creative Academy

Most recently, Grose served as Country Manager for ZURU‘s Canadian branch. He collaborated with retailers and helped make ZURU one of Canada’s top 10 toy companies. In his new role, Grose will manage global sales and channel management and will utilize his experience to foster partnerships with retailers for the brand.

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Steph Szulborski

Steph Szulborski

Steph is an editorial assistant for The Toy Book, The Toy Insider, and The Pop Insider. She has a master's in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School, and is passionate about the importance of play and having fun! When she's not at the office, you can find her tending to her window sill garden of carnivorous plants, hosting craft nights with friends, shiny hunting Pokemon, or showing off goofy pictures of her dog, Chips.

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