Nimay Shahani

Nimay Shahani is a seasoned Category Manager at Shooting Stars since March 2023, overseeing brands such as Warner Bros. Discovery and Sanrio across categories including Toys, Back To School, and Home. Responsibilities include liaising with licensors on marketing matters, negotiating contracts to secure royalties and minimum guarantees, and fostering relationships with retailers for optimal product placement, exemplified by promotional efforts for The Flash Movie 2023. Prior to this role, Nimay was a Partner at Thinkplay Toys Trading LLC from February 2020 to March 2023, actively researching competitive products and market dynamics for brands including LEGO and Marvel. Nimay also served as a Brand Representative for the LEGO Group at Whitebird Trading Establishment from January 2017 to January 2020, where corporate marketing and promotional campaigns were key focus areas. Academic qualifications include a B.A. in Business Management from Heriot-Watt University and earlier studies in Business/Commerce at Delhi Private School.