Ronnen Harary

Ronnen Harary is a Co-Founder of Spin Master and Chair of the company’s board of directors. Since the inception of the company in 1994, together with his two business partners, Ronnen has led and helped to establish Spin Master as a global leader in the toy, media and entertainment space.

Ronnen’s expertise and passion for children’s entertainment have led to the creation of award-winning programming and franchises including PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Rusty Rivets and Unicorn Academy, which have touched the lives of children in more than 190 countries. These wildly-popular series transcend cultural boundaries with universal characters and storylines that have captured the imagination and play of millions of kids around the world. He has played an integral role in forging industry partnerships to bring Spin Master’s content to kids through multi-platform media channels, including the company’s foray into feature films.

With a focus on unlocking ideas and fostering innovation throughout the organization, Ronnen encourages employees to reach their full potential. He pushes boundaries and challenges teams to innovate and explore white space opportunities to further Spin Master’s leadership in children’s entertainment. He drove the company’s entry into the digital gaming arena and is active in guiding growth and expansion in the space.

Ronnen has a strong sense of social responsibility and is passionate about giving back. In 2013, he founded the Toy Movement, a global initiative that provides toys to children in need, giving them the opportunity to experience the joy of play. Since its inception, Spin Master has led missions all over the world, including Kenya, Iraq, Israel, Mexico and Turkey, delivering more than 840,000 toys to disadvantaged or displaced children.

Ronnen and his co-founders were recognized for their incredible impact on the toy industry with their induction into both the Canadian Toy Hall of Fame and the US Toy Hall of Fame.

Ronnen is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, with a BA in Political Science.