WiT welcomes new chairwoman and board members

Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment has appointed of Deirdre Cross as Chairwoman of the Board, along with the election of Rachele Harmuth, Marie Marks and Carrie Mueller to its Board of Directors.

WiT also welcomes the return of Lisa Gilbert and Stephanie Bailey for additional board terms.

Deirdre Cross assumes the role of Chairwoman on July 1st following her service on the WiT Board of Directors and as Co- Chair of the Wonder Women Awards for the past year and a half. Deirdre currently serves as Co-Founder and CEO of The Office of Tiffany Birdsong, a Seattle-based creative studio and tabletop incubator. Her leadership career includes executive roles at Moose Toys and Funko, where she led the growth of emerging brands and licensed gaming portfolios for globally recognized entertainment franchises.

Joining the WiT Board of Directors on July 1st, are:

Rachele Harmuth – Chief Product Officer, CrunchLabs
Marie Marks – Head of Global Experiences, Paramount
Carrie Mueller – Sr. Director of Sales, VTech Electronics North America

Returning for an Additional Term:

Lisa Gilbert – President, Sales & Marketing, Americas, Hasbro
Stephanie Bailey – Executive, Moonbug Entertainment

“The power of WiT has always been its ability to spark genuine connection and to elevate the women shaping the toys, licensing, and entertainment industries.” said Deirdre Cross, Chairwoman Elect of the Board.

“I am honoured to step into the role of Chairwoman. The landscape of business is changing rapidly, and alongside this phenomenal board, I’m excited to accelerate the next chapter of community, mentorship, and shared opportunity for women across all facets of the industry.”

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