CALIFORNIA - News from April 10, 1987

Angelo M. Pezzani has been named president of Worlds of Wonder Inc., the Fremont-based toy and electronics company that manufactures the Teddy Ruxpin talking teddy bear and the Lazer Tag shooting game.

Pezzani, who will keep the title of chief operating officer, has been executive vice president and general counsel.

The company said Pezzani’s appointment and several other internal management changes are necessary because of the company’s growth and diversification since it was founded two years ago.