Starting today, McFarlane Toys changes the game by appointing Joshua Izzo as its new president. With this, Izzo will strengthen the company’s position in the global toy industry, drawing on nearly three decades of experience.
Joshua Izzo joins the McFarlane Toys team with experience in toys, licensing, entertainment, and franchise development. Prior to his new role, Izzo spent nearly a decade in senior leadership at James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment. There, he oversaw franchise strategy, new business development, and storytelling across the Avatar universe. He also worked closely with its creative, licensing, theatrical, and strategic partners.
Izzo also joins the company with prior experience at 20th Century Fox Consumer Products, Capcom Entertainment, Hasbro, and 4Kids Entertainment. With expertise in toy development, global licensing, and franchise management, Izzo will apply his knowledge in his role as president. Additionally, he will guide the company into its next chapter, strengthening its position in the toys and collectibles industry.
“I’m extremely honored and energized to join this incredibly talented team. McFarlane Toys has proven to be an innovative and groundbreaking leader in the toy and collectibles space for over 30 years. I look forward to helping take this business to new heights in the future,” says Izzo.
“I’ve had the good fortune, over the past three decades, to work side-by-side with so many talented people who have helped McFarlane Toys become a strong presence in the toy collectible area,” says Todd McFarlane, Founder & CEO of McFarlane Toys. “Joshua Izzo will add significantly to that list of innovative thinkers. His long stewardship in the toy arena will be of great value as McFarlane Toys looks to maintain its position as an industry leader. Having worked with many of the biggest players and their brands in Hollywood, Izzo brings valuable inside knowledge of all aspects of branding and toy-making.”
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