Angelina Castro, formerly Interim Executive Director, has been named Executive Director, while Janice Ross assumes the role of Business Development Advisor.

In addition, WiT’s Board of Directors welcomes two new members. Kristin Lecour, Vice President, Consumer Products and Canadian Distribution at 9 StoryMedia Group begins her second term as a board member and continues as the Co-Chair of the WiT Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. Nancy Molenda, Vice President, Global Corporate Events and Philanthropy at Mattel, will join the board as a new member and maintain her position as Co-Chair of the Wonder Women Awards.

“WiT is entering a new era of strategic growth,” said Ehi Oviasu-Kahn, Chairwoman of the Board.

“Our newly appointed leadership team and dynamic board members position us to deliver even greater impact in our industry. Together, we’re building momentum and transforming the consumer products industry by harnessing the strength of our global community.”

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Taking place on Friday, September 13th, the Wonder Women Awards celebrates the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs and changemakers in the industry.

Nominations are now open until Friday, April 19th.

2024 Award Categories:
• Advocate for Change (Individual)
• Brand Excellence (Team)
• Brand Franchise (Individual or Team)
• Commercial Sales (Team)
• Designer/Inventor – Corporate (Individual)
• Designer/Inventor – Independent or Entrepreneur (Individual)
• Digital Storyteller (Individual)
• Inbound Licensing (Individual)
• Licensing Agent/Agency (Individual or Team)
• Marketing (Individual)
• Mentor of the Year (Individual)
• PR Excellence – Corporate (Individual)
• PR Excellence – Small Business or Entrepreneur (Individual or Team)
• Rising Leader <500 Employees (Individual)
• Rising Leader >500 Employees (Individual)
• Small Business Owner of the Year (Individual)
• Sustainability Excellence (Individual)
• Unsung Hero (Individual)

The location for the Wonder Women Awards Gala will be announced soon and ticket sales will open shortly.

Proceeds from the Gala will benefit The WiT Foundation Scholarship Program and fund important programming that delivers on the WiT mission of advancing and advocating for women.

To nominate a WiT Wonder Woman, please click here.

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