The Financial Women's Association Of San Francisco
Presents

An Industry Leadership Series Event
featuring

Jennifer Chapman, Chief Operating Officer, Wild Planet
" Tales from the Trenches: A Toy Company & Its Drive for Social Responsibility"

on
Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Wild Planet was founded in 1993 with a mission to create quality products that spark the imagination and provide positive play experiences for children. Sixteen years after its inception, the company continues to produce award-winning products that inspire kids and garner parent approval. Now the toy industry is changing rapidly. Kids are "getting older younger," and pressure from retailers and consumers to keep prices down is rampant. At the same time, costs are increasing in China, where the company manufactures its products.

Amid these pressures, Wild Planet is a shining example of a successful company that has stayed true to its commitment to giving back to the community. Acknowledging the need for companies to positively contribute to the lives of kids, Wild Planet promotes volunteerism by offering its 60 employees monthly paid volunteer time to spend with an organization of their choice.

Jennifer Chapman, the Chief Operating Officer of Wild Planet, will explore how Wild Planet is navigating the changing marketplace and the company's efforts in sustainability, community involvement, and employee best practices.

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and California Congresswoman Jackie Speier have acknowledged Wild Planet's contributions to the community with Certificates of Honor. Wild Planet has also received accolades ranging from "Toy of the Year" titles to recognition from toy experts and top media outlets - including Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Good Morning America and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Based in San Francisco, Wild Planet manufactures toys that are distributed internationally in more than 55 countries.

About the Speaker

Jennifer Chapman is Chief Operating Officer at Wild Planet Entertainment, Inc., a sixteen year old San Francisco-based toy company. She has been with the company eleven years. From 1993-1997, Jennifer served as Vice President of Social Venture Network, an organization which supports socially responsible business leaders.

Jennifer spent several years in Asia early in her career – as a teacher, refugee relief worker and management consultant. She has a B.A. from Stanford University, a Master of Arts in Anthropology from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from the Yale School of Management. Jennifer served on the Social Venture Network Board from 1992-1998 and was the Founding Board Chair of Leadership Charter High School in San Francisco.

She lives in the East Bay with her husband and two daughters, Sarah, 15 and Maddy, 12.

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