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Jazwares Prepares for Further European Expansion
As part of its on-going European growth strategy, Jazwares promotes Jonny Taylor to Senior Vice President, Europe and appoints Holly Oldham as Managing Director, UK & Nordics.
To advance plans of expansion in strategic European countries, Jazwares has promoted Jonny Taylor to Senior Vice President, Europe. Having established the UK office in 2012 and managed the German office since February 2020, Jonny will continue to support development in these markets, whilst also focusing on growth in other key territories.
Stepping into Jonny Taylor’s previous role of Managing Director, UK & Nordics is Holly Oldham. Holly has worked in the UK toy industry for over 15 years, most recently as the Managing Director at Rubie’s Masquerade Ltd and previously leading Hasbro's UK Consumer Products business. She is looking forward to bringing her extensive experience within the licensed consumer goods industry, working with world-class brands and market-leading partnerships to Jazwares.
Laura Zebersky, Chief Commercial Officer, Jazwares comments: “Over the last eight years we’ve built a solid foundation in Europe with successful offices in both the UK & Germany. We are excited to have Jonny lead our expansion plans in Europe and we are thrilled with the arrival of Holly to the team. We have a talented European team coupled with a strong product portfolio, now is the time to take things to the next level."
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About Jazwares
Jazwares, a subsidiary of Alleghany Capital Corporation, is a global leader in consumer products including toys, plush, action figures, collectibles and musical instruments. Jazwares’ portfolio includes a variety of dynamic, wholly-owned and licensed brands like preschool powerhouses Blippi, Cabbage Patch Kids®, CoComelon and Peppa Pig, unstoppable action and gaming brands like Fortnite, Halo®, Micro Machines, Nerf, Pokémon and Roblox, leading lifestyle and entertainment brands like All Elite Wrestling™ (AEW), BLACKPINK, Blinger®, UFC®, musical property First Act™, and beloved plush Hug-A-Pet and Squishmallows®, just to name a few. With over 20 years of design, development, and manufacturing expertise, Jazwares is an award-winning company with a progressive focus on identifying new trends and transforming them into high-quality products for consumers of all ages.
Jazwares, which is headquartered in Sunrise, FL, has offices around the world and sells in over 100 countries. Since its inception in 1997, Jazwares continues to grow through the development of new products and the strategic acquisitions of companies like First Act™, Russ Berrie™, Zag Toys™, Wicked Cool Toys™ and Kellytoy®. For more information about Jazwares, please visitwww.jazwares.com.
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