Just Play hires Shari Mann as head of international

The toy industry veteran rejoins Just Play after holding top roles at Skyrocket and Jakks Pacific.
December 20, 2022

Shari MannToy industry veteran Shari Mann is back at Just Play as the company’s head of international, leading efforts to expand the toyco globally.

Mann joined the Florida-based company earlier this month and reports to Just Play’s co-CEO and co-founder Charlie Emby.

Mann’s two decades in toys have included exec roles at toycos such as LA-based Skyrocket and Jakks Pacific in California. She also was the sales manager for Florida-based toyco Play Along Toys, owned by Jakks Pacific. Prior to rejoining Just Play, she served as VP and GM of international at appliance manufacturer Capital Brands. 

Those 20 years have also included one previous stint at Just Play: she was VP of international sales from 2013 to 2016, being responsible for developing the toyco’s international business relationships.

Mann’s hiring follows the appointment of former Nick exec Sujata Luther as company’s president in July. Just Play’s latest deals have been master toy agreements with Hasbro, to distribute the Easy-Bake Oven brand of children’s cookware, and with empowerment-focused company Afro Unicorn.

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