John Leisure appoints new head of Gross sales for UK & IrelandToy World Journal

John Leisure has introduced the appointment of Andy Kay as head of Gross sales UK & Eire, beginning on third June.

John Leisure has appointed a brand-new head of gross sales for the UK and Eire, beginning the function at the moment, (third June).

Andy Kay has been a part of the toy trade for 18 years, working for world model leaders corresponding to Funko, MGA Leisure and most just lately Funrise, the place he led the grocery and worth channel of the corporate.

Commenting on his new function, Andy stated: “It’s a really thrilling time for John, which is a well known specialist for play balls, with an unparalleled steady of licences. The corporate additionally boasts an exceptionally robust out of doors vary together with licensed bubbles and out of doors merchandise. I’m delighted to be becoming a member of John at such an thrilling time and dealing with the Management staff in Germany to drive the enterprise into the following section of progress. I’m very a lot wanting ahead to working with the enterprise and licensing companions within the coming months.”

Andrea and Susanne, managing administrators for John Leisure, added: “We’re happy to welcome Andy to John. Our firm goes from energy to energy, and his expertise throughout the trade and experience in driving progress throughout all forms of prospects can be instrumental in attaining our future long-term progress technique for the UK and Eire.”

John Leisure might be contacted on 0161 652 6661.