Carter Keithley stepping down from group he has led for eight years; characterizes his retirement decision as ‘bittersweet' Carter Keithley will retire as CEO of the $17 million-revenue Toy Industry Association on April 30, 2015, ending a 40-year career as an association executive. Keithley has led the New York City-based association since 2006. In an interview with CEO Update, he said he has loved his time at TIA but felt the need to hand over the reins to someone who could approach the job with renewed vigor. "It is sort of a bittersweet decision I made," he said. "But I could tell as I approached my 70th birthday, I don't have the same level of energy and ambition and… Read More