Thomas will replace the outgoing country manager Jeremy Robinson. 

Schleich has announced that is has appointed Thomas Randrup as the new country manager for its UK & Ireland operations.

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Thomas brings with him a wealth of experience including 16 years as country manager of Revell and more recently as commercial director of The Hobby Company. His appointment will see him replace outgoing country manager Jeremy Robinson.

Barbara Kreibich, senior director sales Europe at Schleich, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Thomas to the Schleich Family. We believe his previous experience in the UK will be of great benefit to our UK operations. His depth of knowledge of the toy industry will add to our enthusiastic team in the Stansted office. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Jeremy Robinson for his four years as country manager and we wish him well in his future career.”

Thomas further added: “Schleich is a global toy brand which I am proud to now be a part of. I am very much looking forward to this new role and taking Schleich UK to a new level, both in sales and service to our valued customers. With the new development in the collections and the strength of brand identity, there are exciting times ahead.”

Readers can contact Thomas at thomas.randrup@schleich-s.co.uk or on 07824 832567.