Andrew R. Gatto

ANDREW R. GATTO is the President and Chief Executive Officer at RUSS
Berrie and Company, Inc. He has more than 30 years of experience in the
toy industry, most recently as Senior Vice President, Product
Development, Imports and Strategic Sourcing for Toys ‘R’ Us. At Toys ‘R’
Us, Mr. Gatto created two of the most successful brands, Animal Alley
Plush and Home Depot Tools, and established a global private brands
division. He also was responsible for operations of the Asia Sourcing
Divisions in Hong Kong and Shenzen. Mr. Gatto has served as President
and CEO of V-Tech Industries’ Play-Tech Division, and of Matchbox Toys
North America. He has also held senior management positions with Toy
Biz, LJN Toys, Durham Industries and Fisher Price Toys. He is a graduate
of Rider University.