Toronto, ON  – Spin Master Corp. appointed David Voss as Executive Vice President, Global Toy Design & Development. The newly created role builds on Spin Master’s commitment to creating disruptive play experiences and highlights plans to reinvigorate toy innovation and elevate design for continued growth within the industry.

Voss will oversee the co-creation of a best-in-class product development vision and manufacturing strategy, while overseeing all inventor relations, advanced concepts, design, engineering, visual branding and packaging, reporting to Global President & CEO, Max Rangel.

“David has worked within every aspect of the kids’ entertainment businesses and brings an immense understanding of breakthrough product design and development for world-renowned franchises and brands,” said Rangel. “We are excited to have him join Spin Master to supercharge our innovation and continue to build on our legacy of creating magical play experiences and “wow” moments for children globally.”

For more than 20 years, David has been immersed in the play and entertainment business. Most recently he served as Senior Vice President of Global Product Design, Consumer Products and Parks & Retail at Comcast NBC Universal where he oversaw a global team of product developers for toys, hardlines and publishing. During his career, he has managed many of the toy industry’s most recognized and beloved brands including Hot Wheels, Nerf, Toy Story, WWE and Barbie entertainment. He also has deep experience bridging show to shelf having collaborated with revered storytellers, including Warner Brothers, Pixar, Disney, Dream Works, and Cartoon Network.

“My entire career I’ve focused on a single mission: to spark imagination and inspire play,” said Voss. “This opportunity to work with the talented team at Spin Master brings together many of my passions from disruptive innovation and cutting-edge design to ultimately inspire kids and create meaningful play moments for iconic brands both new and evergreen.”

Voss will be based in Spin Master’s LA office and will begin in January 2024.