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Alexis Delorme appointed MD of Smoby Toys in France

Published on: 1st April 2020

Alexis will take up his post as of 1st July. 

Simba Dickie Group has announced the appointment of a new managing director for Smoby Toys SAS, based in Lavans-lès-Saint-Claude, France.

Starting on 1st July, Alexis Delorme will take up his new position in the region of Jura.

In addition to his strategic activities, Uwe Weiler, COO of the Simba Dickie Group, has been managing the operational aspects of the business together with his colleagues in France for the past two years. The company reports that he is delighted to have found the ideal candidate for this important position in Jura.

“We deliberately took our time over this matter and are pleased to have found Alexis Delorme, the perfect manager for this key role,” Uwe commented. “In addition to his substantial experience in the toy industry, including at Giochi Preziosi and Mega Brands, he offers extensive leadership skills, energy and empathy and, last but not least, we are fortunate that he even hails from the department of Jura. Alexis offers the perfect conditions to run an international business while being able to recognise and understand the concerns of the people in this very down-to-earth region.”

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