IDW Publishing has promoted Jerry Bennington as President, Jud Meyers as Publisher, and Rebekah Cahalin as General Manager and Executive Vice-President of Operations. 

“As IDW accelerates its growth trajectory as a fully integrated multimedia company, we are very fortunate to have Jerry Bennington and Jud Meyers to assume these key roles at IDW Publishing,” IDW’s CEO Ezra Rosensaft said.

Rosensaft was recently promoted from CFO to CEO of IDW Media Holdings, after having worked at HBO for almost 15 years. “We are equally as fortunate to have Rebekah Cahalin step into the GM and EVP of Operations positions. All three executives are already valued and vital members of the IDW team as well as inspiring leaders. I have no doubt that they will accomplish great things in their new positions,” he added.

Bennington has been working at IDW as Executive Vice-President of Product Management. He will use his 30 years in the industry to oversee “IDW Publishing’s strategic business units, integrating product cross-platform programs, establishing product growth initiatives with partners, broadening customer experiences to new platforms and expanding the company’s extensive IP portfolio,” according to IDW’s press release.

In his previous position, Bennington established new business units like IDW Limited and IDW Games, and he increased licensed intellectual properties, including Batman the Animated Series, Dragon Ball Z, Metal Gear Solid, and Usagi Yojimbo. His work before IDW included being president of 3 Point Entertainment and as Vice-President of Marketing for Upper Deck Games.

“As a long-standing member of the IDW team, I am thankful for the opportunity to build on Chris Ryall’s work leading the company to product excellence and providing our readers with richer, deeper, and more meaningful experiences,” Bennington said. “Collaborating with our valued customers and partners around the globe, we will achieve unparalleled quality and memorable stories and characters to be shared by family and friends.”

Meyers, who is currently IDW’s Sales Director, will oversee every aspect of publishing and production as the new publisher. He began his career at Titan Publishing, helping to launch and manage comic book stores in the UK, including Forbidden Planet, Virgin Megastore, and Meanwhile Comics. Later he co-founded comic shops in Los Angeles and received the Will Eisner Spirit of Retailing Award. He was also Director of Sales & Marketing at Humanoids Publishing.

“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to step into this role and help continue IDW’s legacy of quality storytelling,” Meyers said. “We have a wealth of talented creators and a brilliant editorial and production staff helping to shape our stories. In the coming months, we’re going to add to our family, and we will continue to deliver the greatest licensed content in comics, expanding and shaping the global reach of all of our licensors and their brands.”

Cahalin, who is currently IDW’s General Manager/Head of Operations, joined the company in 2009. She has worked in several positions within production, digital production, and digital publishing, notably as Digital Publishing Director. In her new position, Cahalin will oversee and integrate all operations and business activities.

“I am so excited to work not only with the IDW Publishing team, but also everyone at IDW Entertainment,” Cahalin said. “This new role provides a tremendous opportunity to enhance our operational infrastructure to further drive company objectives and make this a truly holistic environment.” 

“I’ve been incredibly proud of the work the executive team and all of IDW has done in my time back with the company, and I wish them all the best with the exciting things the company has planned,” outgoing President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Chris Ryall, said.