Innov8 Creative Academy has announced the appointment of Dave Grose as Senior Vice President and Director of Global Sales.
Dave will leverage his extensive experience in the toy industry to further lead the distribution and growth strategy for the company and its brands, including the smash hit collectible, Deddy Bears.
With more than 15 years of experience in the toy industry, Grose brings a wealth of knowledge to Innov8 Creative Academy. Most recently, he served as Country Manager (Canada) at ZURU, where he successfully collaborated with retail partners to drive category-building programs. His efforts played a pivotal role in establishing ZURU as a top 10 toy company in the Canadian market. Grose is renowned for his deep product and channel expertise and his ability to deliver positive growth and ROI for all stakeholders.
“We’re delighted to welcome Dave to the team,” said Gavin Lawler, CEO and Founder of Innov8 Creative Academy. “His impressive track record and expertise in scaling key toy categories will be instrumental as we strive to expand our global footprint and introduce new toys and product lines that inspire imaginations in children around the world.”
Grose added, “I am thrilled to join Innov8 Creative Academy at such an exciting time. I look forward to working with this talented team to help drive additional growth and bring fresh, imaginative products to our global market.”
In his new role, Grose will oversee global sales and channel management, playing a key role in achieving our ambitious growth targets and fostering strong partnerships with retailers and our distribution network.
