PlayMonster Hires VP of Global Operations

PlayMonster, following the recent appointment of Tim Kilpin as president, has tapped Jeff Freeman to become the company’s new VP of global operations.

In the newly created role, Freeman will lead and oversee the management of all areas of manufacturing—distribution, supply chain, QC, production and maintenance—to build and develop operations that support the company’s long- and short-term planning and strategic direction. He will report to PlayMonster CEO Bob Wann.

For the last several years, Freeman has run a successful business management consulting practice while also serving as an adjunct professor at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Previously, Freeman served as the senior VP of supply chain for American Girl from 2002 through 2016.

Wann said: “We are so pleased to welcome Jeff Freeman to the team. At this time of international expansion and global franchise building, Jeff brings yet another significant and high level of experience to our leadership team in a very exciting growth period at PlayMonster.”

Freeman added: “With PlayMonster’s focus on global growth, new acquisitions, and franchise development, like Snap Ships, I could not be more pleased to join the PlayMonster team. I’m excited to jump back into the toy industry, which I love, and contribute to PlayMonster’s continued success.”