Mr. Novak, President, joined Playmates Toys, Inc. (PTI) in 2001. Prior to joining PTI, he held a number of senior management positions at major toy companies including Mattel, Galoob, Hasbro and Coleco. As a veteran in the toy industry, he brings with him a wealth of diverse business experience, outstanding management skills and a comprehensive understanding of consumer products and retail industries.
Arthur Rosten
Mr. Rosten, Chief Financial Officer, joined PTI in 2006. Prior to joining PTI, he held senior management positions in both US public and private entrepreneurial companies and led the international operations of Nexia International, a global professional services group. He brings a broad array of financial planning and reporting, corporate governance, operations and strategic planning expertise to PTI. He is a CPA and a Chartered Accountant.
Ed Chanda
Mr. Chanda, Senior Vice President of Operations, joined PTI in 1991. Prior to joining PTI, he held senior management positions in buying and merchandising with JC Penney and Hills Department Stores. He brings 27 years of supply chain and retail management experience to PTI and oversees the toy division's production, inventory management and retail point of sale analysis functions.
Phil Jacobs
Mr. Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Sales, joined PTI in 2002. Prior to joining PTI, he held senior sales management positions with leading U.S. toy companies including Tiger Electronics, Hasbro, Galoob and Mattel. With over 30 years of toy industry experience, he has developed strong working relationships with senior merchandise executives at all major U.S. retailers.
Lou Gioia
Mr. Gioia, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Product Development, joined PTI in 2005. He brings over 30 years of experience in senior management, marketing and product development gained during his tenure with major toy companies including Kenner Toys, Mattel and Toy Biz. He oversees the marketing and product development functions of the toy division and leads the implementation of the toy division’s product diversification and brand expansion strategy.
