Christina Miller to Take Over as Spin Master CEO

Christina Miller is set to take on the role of CEO at Spin Master Corp. on July 7 as Max Rangel prepares to step down.

Miller has served as an independent director on Spin Master’s board of directors since May 2020 and brings over 25 years of leadership experience to her new role. Previously, she was president of WarnerMedia’s Kids, Young Adults and Classics division.

At WarnerMedia, she had global oversight of content development, production and franchise management for Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang and TCM.

Miller’s transition into the role of CEO follows a succession planning process led by the board of directors and co-founders. Over the next three months, Rangel will work closely with her to ensure a seamless leadership transition for the business.

“Max has led Spin Master with purpose and a performance focus through a challenging period in our history,” said Anton Rabie, chair and co-founder of Spin Master. “Under his leadership, we have meaningfully diversified the business, enhanced our supply chain capabilities and improved profitability and free cash flow, all of which have contributed to a stronger company, well-positioned for long-term growth.”

“It’s been a privilege to lead this exceptional company and work alongside such passionate and innovative teams around the world,” Rangel commented. “I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together, and I look forward to supporting Christina as she and the executive team guide Spin Master forward.”

“What has always been at the heart of Spin Master’s success is harnessing creativity and innovation to drive impact, shape culture and fuel growth through stories, characters and play experiences,” said Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master. “We’ve known Christina for more than 20 years, and she is a storyteller and brand-builder by nature and will bring her deep experience of balancing art and science in operating franchises, brands and digital platforms at scale to further progress our legacy as creators and disrupters in the industry.”

Miller added, “Having been on the board of this company for the past five years, I’ve had a front row seat to witness the incredible power of Spin Master’s three creative centers. This is a moment of opportunity—to harness the strength of our iconic brands like PAW Patrol, Rubik’s Cube and Melissa & Doug, along with our expansive Toca Boca and Piknik digital platforms, with over 70 million active users, and award-winning entertainment studio to unlock our full potential and lead this next chapter. I’m inspired by what Spin Master has built and excited to work with the talented team to further the company’s legacy through creativity and innovation.”