Who We Are
Founded by Stephan Tetrault in 1998, Imports Dragon is a Canadian-based global toy manufacturer and distributor that has become one of the fastest growing toy companies in Canada. Headquartered in Boisbriand, Quebec, Imports Dragon also has offices in Toronto, Ontario; Deerfield Beach, Florida and Shenzhen, China and employs over 100 dedicated staff. The headquarters boasts a 100,000 sqf warehouse which houses products and where global logistics are managed from.
The company’s strengths lie in its innovative product development, wide retail distribution and engaging marketing across all brands. Imports Dragon holds the Global Master Toy license for multiple leading brands and has ancillary rights for additional licenses across core and proprietary product lines.
Founder
Stephan Tétrault
Founder of Imports Dragon since 1998, Stephan Tétrault has more than 15 years of experience in the toy industry. He has received many awards and recognitions outlining his dedication and commitment.
Leadership Team
Brian Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Accomplished operations and sales executive with over 25 years experience in optimizing business processes and driving revenue growth. With a hands-on approach to leadership, Brian excels at bridging the gap between strategic vision and day-to-day execution. He consistently delivers results that align with organizational goals.
Danny Machado
Sales Account Director
Danny Machado has received much recognition for his 13+ years of experience in management working at Wal-Mart and within the industry.
Nick Muriella
Vice President of Business Development
With an 18-year career in Toy and Baby, in roles across organizations such as Toys R Us, Canadian Tire, HBC, and Target Canada, Nick has consistently driven success through strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Adam Welsh
Director, Marketing & Licensing
With more than 13 years’ experience, Adam Welsh oversees Imports Dragon’s digital strategy across all platforms. He also manages the Toronto office.
Paul Perricelli
Vice President – US Sales
Paul brings 10+ years of sales management in the toy industry to Imports Dragon. He has experience and success with a broad base of distribution channels, US retailers and independent sales reps. Based in the US, Paul looks forward to bringing the success of Imports Dragon in Canada to the US market.
Rickey Singh
National Account Manager
Rickey Singh has over 12 years’ experience in Business Development, Marketing, Licensing and Partnerships Management at the National Hockey League and Scotiabank.
Lori Hampshire
Sales Forecasting Manager
Dedicated retail professional with 20+ years combined experience in Merchandising, Supply chain and Operations in a specialty mass retail environment. Specializing in growing market share and sales, curating trend merchandise and building high performance results-oriented teams.
Cynthia Belair Tomasino
Sales Manager
Since joining our team in 2016, Cynthia has grown from handling small customer accounts to managing one of our largest clients, Amazon. With a passion for building strong partnerships and a keen eye for detail, Cynthia leads a dynamic team of salespeople, driving success and innovation in every project.
Jethro Corvil
Operations Director
Jethro has over 15+ years of experience in Logistics and Operations from Barilla Group. His expertise will be valuable in streamlining and optimizing supply chain processes for Imports Dragon.
Our Team
Our team at Imports Dragon is composed of talented and experienced people who pride themselves on their commitment and passion for the toy industry. Every individual is focused on providing the highest quality of work, through teamwork and collaboration.
Our Promise
We guarantee to always maintain honesty and integrity towards our customers and suppliers, and will always do our ultimate best to ensure that every single buyer walks away satisfied and content. We strive to be a trusted and reliable manufacturer and distributor through excellent service.
Our Partners
We thank you for your continuous support!
Events
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Awards
- Toys R’ Us Canada: TRU Vendor of the Year Award 2019
- EB Games: 2018 Pop Culture Vendor of the Year
- Toys R’ Us Canada: VITE Allstar Award 2018
- Toys R’ Us Canada: Vendor of the Year 2015
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry Thérèse-de-Blainville: Finalist for the medium-sized enterprise (SME) of the year 2014
- Girls Toy of the Year for Shopkins in 2014 (TOTY)
- Toy of the Year for Trash Pack in 2013 (TOTY)
- Toys R’ Us Canada: Vendor of the Year 2012
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