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Spin Master Corp. announced that the nominees listed in its management information circular were elected as directors of the company at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today. Newly elected to the board is Yael Vizel, who will serve as a director.
The company reported the following vote outcomes for the election of directors:
Yael Vizel is a technology entrepreneur and executive with experience in artificial intelligence, digital commerce and retail innovation. She most recently served as Senior Director, AI Innovation at Walmart Global Tech, where she led initiatives focused on applying artificial intelligence to enhance digital retail experiences.
Before joining Walmart, Ms. Vizel was the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Zeekit Ltd., an artificial intelligence company that developed virtual fitting room technology enabling customers to visualize apparel on their own images when shopping online. She co-founded Zeekit in 2014 and led the company until its acquisition by Walmart in 2021. Her recognitions include being named to Forbes Israel's 50 Most Powerful Women and Globes' 40 under 40 in 2019.
Spin Master thanked Michael Blank, W. Edmund Clark C.M. and Reginald Fils-Aimé, who did not stand for re-election, for their service and contribution to the board.
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a global children’s entertainment company creating play experiences across Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. The company is known for brands including PAW Patrol®, Melissa & Doug®, Bakugan® and Rubik's® Cube, and is the global toy licensee for other iconic properties.
Through its in-house entertainment studio, Spin Master creates and produces multiplatform content, including the PAW Patrol preschool franchise, along with other original shows, short-form series and feature films. In digital games, it is anchored by Toca Boca® and Piknik™, and the company engages close to 60 million active users monthly in open-ended, creative and safe play. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs close to 2,500 team members globally.
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