Tim Kilpin

President Toys, Licensing & Entertainment at Hasbro

Tim Kilpin serves as President, Toys, Licensing & Entertainment for Hasbro, Inc., where he oversees Hasbro’s iconic multi-billion-dollar Toy business, with a focus on optimizing the value and performance of the Company’s strategic franchise brands and IP. Tim brings over 30 years of experience as a leader and executive in the Toy and Children’s Entertainment industries – setting brand strategies and creative direction for the world's most iconic children's brands.

Prior to joining Hasbro, Tim served as Executive Chairman and CEO at PlayMonster Toys, a dynamic toy and game company that focuses on delivering quality play experiences for kids and families around the world. Prior to that Tim served as the leader of Activision Blizzard’s Consumer Products business, managing the category strategy and creative development of multiple product ranges in support of Activision Blizzard's key franchises.

Tim served as Chief Commercial Officer for Mattel, Inc. overseeing Mattel's sales and Marketing operations. Prior to being named CCO, Kilpin was Executive Vice President of Boys and Girls Global Brands at Mattel, leading all aspects of marketing and product design and development, including the successful launch of Monster High, Mattel's first new IP in 30+ years. He also served as Executive Vice-President, Franchise Management at The Walt Disney Company.

He received his B.A. in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Tim serves on the boards and executive committees of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Children Affected by AIDS Foundation.

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