Source: MGA Entertainment/The Toy Book
MGA Entertainment is adding Laura Phillips, a long-time Walmart veteran, to its team as Senior Vice President, General Manager, Walmart. In this role, she will lead and support the Walmart and Sam’s Club omnichannel businesses across sales, licensed products, and supply chain operations for all MGA brands, as well as help MGA advance its strategic initiatives across the business.
“We are lucky to have Laura as part of the MGA Family. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about Walmart and its customers to help MGA continue its rapid growth in the marketplace,” says Isaac Larian, Founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment. “She will continue to strengthen the great relationship MGA has with Walmart and bring increased value to consumers of both companies.”
Phillips worked at Walmart for more than 27 years, holding positions including Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing, Customer, and Business Development.
“I feel like I am coming home,” says Laura Phillips, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Walmart at MGA Entertainment. “To work with Isaac Larian, Nick Contreras, and the amazing Team MGA on some of the fastest growing and most innovative brands and products around, brings things full circle for me.”
Phillips also served as Senior Vice President for Corporate Sustainability, Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager & Omni Transformation, and held roles as senior buyer and buyer.
