The Toy Industry Association has elected eight new members to the TIA Board of Directors for two-year terms during its Annual General Meeting in Miami, Fla.

The meeting also saw David Hargreaves of Hasbro take over the role of chairman from retiring board chairman John Gessert of American Plastic Toys.

Nominated to serve their first terms on the board were:

The executive committee also saw shifts and will now include Bob Wann (Playmonster!) as vice chairman/chairman elect, Shirley Price (Funrise) as secretary-treasurer, Manuel Torres (NBCUniversal Brand Development) and Geoffrey Walker (Mattel).

Meanwhile, Drew Brazer, vice president, sales, North America, LEGO Systems; Jeffrey Kennis, president, Enchanted Moments; and William To, president, VTech Electronics North America, were elected for another term.

“The Toy Industry Association strives to delver unparalleled service and value to the toy industry and its members,” says Steve Pasierb, president and chief executive officer, TIA. “Our growing membership base is a testament not only to the growth of the toy industry as a whole, but to the business support, educational resources and domestic and global opportunities we offer members to help their companies flourish.”