Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has appointed five industry leaders to its Board of Directors to serve a three-year term, beginning on July 1. 

The new board members include Deirdre Cross, General Manager, Head of Funko Games; Ehi Oviasu-Kahn, Principal, Little Art; Lisa Gilbert, President US & Canada Commercial, Hasbro; Menal McGrath, Senior Vice President Global Licensing, Dan Dee International; and Stephanie Bailey, Vice President, Global Toys, Paramount.

The WiT Board of Directors plays a vital role in steering the organization’s future trajectory and actively shaping its programs and initiatives. With the addition of these new board members, WiT will continue to make a transformative impact on the industry, further strengthening its position as a catalyst and change agent for the advancement of women in the toy, consumer products, licensing, and entertainment industries. 

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“We’re excited to welcome these five extraordinary women to our board,” says Janice Ross, President of WiT. “Their strong and diverse set of skills, expertise, and unique perspectives will enrich our board’s dynamics, and their outstanding dedication to all we do at WiT will be invaluable. We look forward to their contributions and collaboration as we navigate the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.” 

For more information visit womenintoys.com.

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Nadia Velit

Nadia Velit

Nadia Velit is the Senior Editor at Adventure Media & Events where she writes for The Toy Book, The Toy Insider, and The Pop Insider. As a trusted source for parents and gift-givers and a toy industry expert, Nadia focuses on all things toys and stays on top of all of the hottest trends. She loves to be outside with her chickens and is always ready for a game of giant Jenga or old-fashioned Twister. When she’s not playing with friends and family, you can find her curled up with a Sandra Brown mystery novel or obsessing over The New York Times Spelling Bee although truthfully she would rather be at Hogwarts. Nadia has been featured on CBS, NBC, FOX, and more.

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