Anton Rabie

Anton Rabie is a Co-Founder, Board Director and rotating Chair of Spin Master (TSX: TOY). In 1994, Anton partnered with friends Ronnen and Ben to create Spin Master and served as Spin Master’s Co-CEO for 28 years. He and his partner set the strategy and long-term vision for the company - now a global leader in children’s entertainment. Renowned for innovation and pushing the boundaries of play, Spin Master is comprised of three creative centres: toys, entertainment and digital games, and is best known for award-wining brands PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Hatchimals, Toca Boca and many others. Anton’s fearless entrepreneurial mindset and resiliency were instrumental in Spin Master’s success, helping to create a culture of risk-taking and acceptance of failure. In his tenure, Anton led many functions, including sales, marketing, HR, and organizational design, where he attracted and developed talent, and forged relationships with retailers. He spearheaded the company’s global expansion establishing international offices in more than 28 countries. He also led and played a foundational role in more than 24 Spin Master acquisitions, including Tech Deck, Cardinal, GUND and most recently Rubik Cube. Described as an “energy force”, Anton is passionate about people, promoting the company’s culture and inspiring others. He is relentlessly committed to developing world-class talent and helping to foster psychological safety within the workplace. An out of the box thinker, he is obsessed with continuous learning, driving change and embracing an open mindset. Anton generously shares his experiences and knowledge to help others achieve greatness through mentorship and currently mentors several top 50 tennis players providing coaching on a range of topics. He helped to create the Women’s Empowerment Network at Spin Master, a global group focused on establishing connections, providing mentorship and learning opportunities for the advancement of women. Anton was a founder of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and currently serves as an Advisory Board Member. Outside of work, Anton enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and living a healthy lifestyle, which includes his love for tennis. He first discovered a passion for health & wellness while playing in international tennis matches as a way to boost his natural abilities. Since then, he has become a student of wellness and has dedicated much of his time to exploring and studying the connection between mind and body to improve overall well-being and performance.