Tomy appoints Julie Gwaltney vice chairman of Toy DivisionToy World Journal

Tomy Worldwide has introduced that Julie Gwaltney has been appointed the vice chairman of Tomy’s Toys Division. 

Tomy Worldwide has introduced that Julie Gwaltney has been appointed vice chairman of its Toy Division. Julie has over 30 years of expertise within the toy trade, most lately holding the place of Tomy Worldwide’s senior director of Toys.

“We’re blissful to have Julie assume this position and produce her experience throughout further classes,” stated Greg Kilrea, president of Tomy Worldwide. “Julie works very properly together with her crew, the designers, our licensors and our trade companions to assist discover nice alternatives for Tomy and make lasting contributions to childhood play.”

Julie will now have all Tomy Worldwide toy manufacturers throughout its Oak Brook, Illinois and Dyersville, Iowa places of work, together with Lamaze, Membership Mocchi- Mocchi- and Tomy Video games, in addition to including duty for farm toys that embrace manufacturers like Huge Farm, Monster Treads, John Deere Pre-school and Construct-A-Buddy strains. Tomy’s Amazon enterprise crew will even report back to Julie.

“Tomy’s mantra is to ‘Make the World Smile’ and that actually is what I like about my job,” stated Julie. “I like understanding we will deliver pleasure to individuals of all ages and levels in life. I’m wanting ahead to working instantly with extra of our proficient crew throughout Tomy, and I’m excited concerning the nice issues forward we’ll obtain collectively.”

A few of Julie’s proudest achievements with Tomy relate to her ardour for DEI (Variety, Fairness and Inclusion). As a member of Tomy’s DEI Steering Committee, Julie has led efforts to create manufacturers that guarantee its numerous buyer base can see themselves in product. She has additionally labored with the Walmart toddler toy crew to launch Bebé Fuerte along with Robin Arzón, VP of Health Programming and head teacher at Peloton.

Julie, second from proper, with advertising colleagues from Tomy’s US places of work

Julie has additionally been a member of Girls in Toys (WiT) since 2021, is the Chicago Chapter co-chair and serves on the Board of Administrators as a member of the Govt Committee.

“Girls In Toys has been among the finest experiences I’ve had within the trade,” stated Julie. “Having the chance to satisfy with different feminine leaders devoted to the trade has been enriching for me, each professionally and personally. I’m additionally very proud Tomy signed on as a sponsor of WiT to display help for the group’s initiatives.”

Julie was additionally lately elected to the Board of Trustees for The Toy Basis and is wanting ahead to giving again via service and fundraising efforts via the organisation.