Wild Republic's Vishnu Chandran - My Grandpa and Grandma were and are my Guideposts.
- mcouzin2
- Jul 6, 2025
- 1 min read
Hi Vish, I’ve really enjoyed your posts on LinkedIn—they’re always thoughtful, fun and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your family’s story and your work in our industry with our readers.
I’m the ring‑tailed ringleader who dreams up critters you can cuddle, then rallies factories, forests, and finance so every plush pal pays rent to Mother Earth.
What is it about the Toy and Game Industry that you love?
It’s the only business where “monkeying around” is literally on the org‑chart and laughter is a leading KPI. We regularly use our toys to talk through situations in meetings.
What is your claim to fame?
Being the first to turn recycled plastic bottles into stuffed animal penguins—then letting kids name them.
Greatest win so far?
Witnessing my grandfather receive the Champion of Sustainability award from the Toy Association for his life’s work.
What are you still hoping to accomplish?
One day every zoo gift shop on Earth will offer only climate‑kind toys and Wild Republic will lead the industry with affordable innovation to make this happen.
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