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ContinueFounder and Chief Executive Officer
Judd is Jazwares’ Founder and Chief Executive Officer. In 1997, Judd left his legal practice to fulfill his dream of building a toy company. Since launching Jazwares more than 25 years ago, Judd's Vision has grown the company into a leading global powerhouse with an award-winning, robust portfolio of wholly owned and licensed brands in the toy and consumer products industry.
Judd is extremely passionate about giving back and created Jazwares Cares, the philanthropic arm of the organization, from the start of the company. Through Jazwares Cares, the company has donated millions of toys and carries out several initiatives to support the health, well-being, and educational development of all children through play.
Judd was recognized in 2024 as one of the South Florida Business Journal’s Ultimate CEOs and as a Power Leader in General Business, as well as Great Entrepreneurs's Top 50 Entrepreneurs of 2023 for forging his own path by introducing groundbreaking ideas and establishing a business that created new, innovative categories. Judd and his wife Laura were also named The License Global Influentials for 2023, which recognizes exceptional individuals driving innovation, growth, and disruption in the global brand licensing industry.
Under Judd’s leadership, Jazwares has been recognized as one of TIME’s TIME100 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production, and as a Certified Great Place to Work.
Judd received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Miami School of Law.
Meet the visionary leaders driving our success. Our dynamic Executive Leadership Team is shaping the future and delivering on our mission.
President and Chief Commercial Officer
Laura’s unwavering commitment to philanthropy has helped expand Jazwares Cares, a vital, give-back branch of Jazwares dedicated to supporting children's health, well-being, and education through play. As a natural extension of her dedication to philanthropy, Laura sits on the board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida.
With her finger on the pulse of what’s next for consumers and the latest technologies, Laura has been instrumental in identifying, building, and selling some of the most transformational brands in the toy industry. In 2023, Laura was recognized by Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment with the prestigious Visionary Leader Award, and in 2017, the organization honored her with a Wonder Woman in Manufacturing Award. Laura and Judd were also named The License Global Influentials for 2023, which recognizes exceptional individuals driving innovation, growth, and disruption in the global brand licensing industry.
During her tenure, Jazwares has been recognized as one of TIME’s TIME100 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production, and as a Certified Great Place to Work.
Laura received her Bachelor’s Degree from American University and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Miami School of Law.
Chief Operating Officer
David Neustein was named Chief Operating Officer in February 2012. In this role, David leads global operations for the company, managing entities in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. He oversees product development and management, manufacturing, quality assurance and compliance, engineering, merchandising and procurement, supply chain, business processes, information technology, and legal operations. Prior to joining Jazwares, David was Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for Deco Lav, Inc., a leading home furnishings manufacturer. David earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Emory University and a Juris Doctor Degree from Cardozo School of Law.
Chief Financial Officer
Matt was named Chief Financial Officer in 2014. In this role, Matt oversees all financial aspects of the company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, and treasury. Prior to Jazwares, Matt was Vice President of Finance for Watsco, Inc. He also held various finance and accounting leadership roles with LVMH/Onboard Media, GE/NBC/Telemundo, and Arthur Andersen. Matt received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Binghamton University.
Chief Brand Officer
Jeremy was named Chief Brand Officer in 2021. He is responsible for the company’s global brand building, marketing, communications, creative services, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and inventor relations, and oversees the Jazwares Culver City, CA office. Jeremy is a toy industry veteran with deep expertise in brand development across multiple toy categories including collectibles and an experienced executive in e-commerce and animated content. He joined the company in 2019 when Jazwares acquired Wicked Cool Toys, where he was Co- President and Partner. Jeremy previously held leadership roles in Brand Marketing at Jakks Pacific and Mattel. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin; a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.
General Counsel
Senior Vice President, Global Licensing
Senior Vice President, International Sales & Marketing
Senior Vice President, Design Operations
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President, Global Sales & Planning
Head of Asia Operations
Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Intelligence
Senior Vice President, Communications
Executive Vice President, Global Brand & Marketing
Executive Vice President, Information Technology
Senior Vice President, Europe
Executive Vice President, Product Development
Senior Vice President, Global Marketing