About Jay
Udow
Purple Husky Group’s
Jay Udow began his career in marketing in 1985, entering the kids’
business in 1987. Jay’s positions of increasing responsibility
with leading companies have given him the background and tools
to succeed working with both large and small companies.
| 1987-1999 |
Charan
Industries, Inc., Toronto |
Merchandise
Manager, Toys, Gifts, and Stationery |
| 1988-1989 |
Mattel
Canada Inc., Toronto |
Brand
Manager, School Products, Large & Small Dolls, Plush Toys |
| 1990-1991 |
Mattel
Canada Inc., Toronto |
Senior
Brand Manager, School Products, Boys’ Toys, Nintendo |
| 1992-1993 |
Timex
Canada Inc., Toronto |
Senior
Product Manager, GUESS Watches |
| 1993-1994 |
Tyco
Toys Inc., Mt. Laurel, NJ |
Senior
Product Manager, Boys’ Toys and Entertainment Licenses |
| 1995-1997 |
Tyco
Toys Inc., Mt. Laurel, NJ |
Director
of Marketing, Matchbox |
| 1997-1998 |
Wizards
of the Coast, Seattle |
Senior
Director, New Brand Development and Licensing |
| 1999-2002 |
Nelvana
Limited, Toronto |
VP
Marketing/Worldwide Licensing & Merchandising |
| 2002 |
Irwin
Toy Limited, Toronto |
Director
of Marketing, Girls’ Toys, Preschool and Activity Toys |
After two years researching the pet industry, Jay established Purple Husky Inc. in 2007 to develop pet products programs for retailers.
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