Adam Hocherman joins Fat Brain Toys as SVP of Product Development and Innovation

Adam Hocherman has joined Fat Brain Toys as SVP of Product Development and Innovation.

Adam joins Fat Brain Toys from PlayMonster, where he held the role of VP of New Business. In his new role at Fat Brain, Adam will spearhead the company’s inventor relations, lead the product development team, and play a key role in the organisation’s leadership.

“I am incredibly excited to join Fat Brain Toys, a company that I have admired for as long as I’ve been in the industry,” said Hocherman.

“Fat Brain’s distinctive design language, innovative product and consumer analytics are a unique trifecta. These strengths are especially well-suited to the unique challenges which lie ahead in our industry. I am humbled to join this esteemed team.”

Mark Carson, President and Co-Founder of Fat Brain Toys, added: “We have been huge fans of Adam for over 13 years. Through his varied roles in the industry, we’ve followed his career closely, hoping one day our paths might align. I couldn’t be more excited that that day has arrived!”

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