Toy industry veteran, Vinnie D’Alleva, has been appointed CEO of Daron Worldwide Trading. Acquired by Chaver Capital Partners and Greyrock Capital Group in 2022, Daron has been looking for a CEO to manage its portfolio of licensed aviation and transportation-related toys, souvenirs, and collectibles.
Vinnie D’Alleva has served in senior positions at Hasbro, Playmates Toys, Dorel Juvenile Group, Mattel and, most recently, Tomy International, where was chief brand & commercial officer.
“The opportunity to manage the full spectrum of business operations has always been a career goal for me. I’m thrilled to have the chance to galvanise the Daron team and reimagine the future for the brands”
Vinnie D’Alleva
D’Alleva said: “The opportunity to manage the full spectrum of business operations has always been a career goal for me. I’m thrilled to have the chance to galvanise the Daron team and reimagine the future for the brands. As an avid toy collector, and fan of Daron’s attention to design and quality, I am ready to get started and make a difference for my colleagues, customers, and the consumers.”
Craig Hawkins, MD at Chaver Capital Partners said: “We are extremely excited to have Vinnie lead the Daron team. His diverse background and energy level will help drive the vision for the company. Vinnie will focus on brand development and digital sales as well as product category diversification across the portfolio and markets.”
