The Toy Foundation board has appointed Thames & Kosmos CEO Andy Quartin as chair and Beacon Media Group’s Kathleen Campisano as vice-chair.

Andy Quartin and Kathleen Campisano

The Toy Foundation (TTF) has announced the appointment of Andy Quartin, CEO of Thames & Kosmos, as chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Kathleen Campisano, global chief marketing officer and general manager of Beacon Media Group, as vice chair. Together, the pair will lead TTF in its new strategic action plan to unite the toy industry behind the shared commitment to create a world where every child has the opportunity to experience comfort, joy and the extraordinary physical, emotional and educational benefits of play.

“For the past three years, we’ve had the privilege of Andrew Weiner, chief advisor of Toy’n Around, serving as foundation chair and leading our work as children’s needs for play grew exponentially and we sought to deepen our impact. His advocacy and perseverance were instrumental to bringing the industry together,” said Pamela Mastrota, executive director of TTF. “Now as we look to build momentum with our new strategic plan, Andy Quartin’s vast skillset and vision will steer us in meeting measurable goals, advancing the toy industry, and deepening our collective philanthropic impact to deliver the extraordinary benefits of play to all children in need.”

For more than 10 years, Andy has led Thames & Kosmos and he was elected to TTF board in 2019. He most recently served on the Nominating & Governance; Diversity & Inclusion; Program Grants; and Children’s Hospital Committees and chaired the Strategic Planning Committee which pioneered the development of TTF’s new Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Action Plan.

“Every day we work to give the gift of play to children everywhere. As chair of The Toy Foundation, I strive to collaborate with companies of all sizes and in all areas of play to deepen our impact in serving children in need,” he said.

Kathleen also joined the Board of Trustees in 2019 and played a pivotal role in transitioning TTF to a strategic and metric-based approach that better serves the industry and children everywhere. A longtime contributor to the toy industry, her vast business and marketing expertise will help create momentum behind TTF’s work in her new role as vice chair. She previously chaired the Children’s Hospital Committee and continues to serve on the Brand & Communications Committee.

Sara Rosales Montalvo and Anthony Trani

TTF’s Board of Trustees also elected two new members, Sara Rosales Montalvo, senior vice president of communications at Jazwares, and Anthony Trani, CEO of Elenco Electronics, Inc.

“I’m eager to work closely with Kathleen as we continue to strengthen The Toy Foundation,” said Andy. “A warm welcome to Sara and Anthony, as well as a special thanks to the entire Board of Trustees and Toy Foundation staff for your continued commitment to unite the toy industry behind the shared vision of a world where every child experiences the benefits of play.”

To learn more about The Toy Foundation’s work, visit toyfoundation.org.