The Topps Company Inc. Promotes Tony Jacobs To President Of Topps' Global Confectionary Brands Division

NEW YORK (April 18, 2017) – The Topps Company Inc., a leading creator of confectionery, sports cards and entertainment products, today announced the promotion of Tony Jacobs to President of Topps’ Global Confectionary Brands Division.  In his new position, Jacobs will continue to focus on the advancement and evolution of Topps’ Bazooka Candy Brands global confectionery portfolio.  Tony continues to report directly to Michael Brandstaedter, President and CEO of The Topps Company Inc. 

“Tony and his team have continued to deliver strong growth that has outpaced the category year after year, driven by breakthrough innovation and sales and marketing excellence.   Tony has delivered results that have been critical to driving Topps overall success, and I am confident his relentless commitment to building Topps confectionery business will lead to even greater success moving forward,” said Michael Brandstaedter, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Topps Company, Inc. 

As President of Topps Global Confectionary Brands, Jacobs will continue to lead a worldwide team of over 200 team members in driving all aspects of the Topps Confectionery business including marketing, product development, sales, operations, and finance.  Jacobs has been instrumental in fueling the expansion of this portfolio which has been growing at over 10% for the last two years in the U.S., and is seeing rapid growth in international markets, including Brazil, Spain, South Korea, and the Middle East.  During his tenure, Topps’ has risen to become the #8 non-chocolate candy company in the U.S., and the leader in novelty candy products.* 

“I am honored to take on this role which is a testament to the hard work, passion, and creative spirit of Topps’ global confectionery team. I’m excited to continue to work with this talented group to further drive the incredible growth and success we’ve had over the past several years,” said Jacobs. 

Jacobs also plays an active role in helping to advance the overall U.S. confectionery industry.  He has been an active member of the National Confectioners Association, serving on the Board of Trustees for the last 3 years, and is currently Chairman of the Association’s Political Action Committee.  

Preceding this promotion, Jacobs held the title of Global General Manager, Topps’ Confectionery since March 2013.  Prior to joining Topps, Jacobs worked for over a decade in marketing roles at Nabisco, Unilever, and The Dr Pepper Snapple Group. A native of New Jersey, Jacobs earned his B.A. in Political Science from The George Washington University and an M.B.A. from The Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia.  

About Topps 

Founded in 1938, The Topps Company, Inc. is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of physical and digital sports cards, entertainment cards and collectibles and distinctive confectionery products. Topps’ leading sports and entertainment products include Major League Baseball, National Football League, Major League Soccer, UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, Bundesliga, Indian Premier League, Star Wars, WWE, UFC, Wacky Packages®, Garbage Pail Kids®, Mars Attacks® and other trading cards, sticker albums collections and collectibles. Topps’ app portfolio, including Topps® BUNT®, ToppsNFL HUDDLE®, TOPPS KICK®, Topps® UFC® Knockout, Topps® WWE Slam®, Topps® The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead: Card rader and Topps® Star Wars™: Card Trader, has been a hit with millions of fans around the world. Topps’ confectionery brands include Ring Pop®, Push Pop®, Baby Bottle Pop®, Juicy Drop® Pop, Crunchkins™ and Bazooka® bubble gum. Topps was acquired by Michael Eisner’s Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners in October 2007. For additional information, visit Topps.com andCandymania.com. 

*Based on all-outlet IRI Data through 12/25/16