Jazwares executives plan exit in March
Judd Zebersky, founder and CEO of Jazwares, and Laura Zebersky, president of the company, have announced that they will step down from their roles effective March 20. Following their departure, David Neustein, currently Jazwares’ chief operating officer, will take over as chief executive officer.
Global toy industry leader
Judd Zebersky highlighted the company’s achievements over nearly 30 years, including Jazwares’ evolution into a global toy industry leader and the rise of Squishmallows as a cultural phenomenon. He expressed strong confidence in David Neustein, who has been a senior leader at Jazwares for 14 years, to guide the company into its next phase. Under Judd’s leadership, Jazwares earned widespread recognition, including listings among TIME’s most influential companies, Fast Company’s best workplaces for innovators, Fortune’s best workplaces in manufacturing, and certification as a Great Place to Work.
Global expansion
Laura Zebersky joined Jazwares in 2005 after a successful career as a trial attorney. Starting in licensing, she progressed to president and chief commercial officer, where her customer-focused approach helped drive Jazwares’ global expansion through major licensing partnerships, retail growth and significant sales increases.