Jim Zdancewicz

Jim Zdancewicz has over 30 years of experience in content production, operations, and studio management. Jim currently serves as the VP of Production at Straub Collaborative, leading their global studio locations and overseeing the production of content for well-known retail brands. Prior to this, Jim was the Head of Operations at RIPEN from 2019 to 2022. From 2016 to 2019, they held the position of EVP and Head of Content & Studio Operations at Industrial Color Studios, where they led national content production operations and facilitated the sale of the Content Production Studio to Industrial Color. Jim also worked at eBay Enterprise Marketing Solutions as the Senior Director, Head of Creative & Studio Services and later as the VP, Group Director, Global Studio Services from 2012 to 2016. Jim managed creative production and studio services for the company's client portfolio, overseeing a $22 million P&L. Prior to eBay, Jim was the VP, Group Director, Global Studio Services at True Action, an eBay Inc company, where they oversaw studio operations and developed visual content for e-commerce clients. Jim also has extensive experience at QVC, where they held various roles over 11 years, including Director of Content Production & Operations, Director of Production, Graphics and Digital Product Display, and Manager of Video Production & Graphics. At QVC, Jim developed and implemented a multi-channel production strategy to grow revenue across all platforms. Jim started their career at KYW-3 TV as a Senior Promotion Producer and at WBRE-TV as an Assistant Promotion Director.

Jim Zdancewicz received a Professional Certificate in Leading Across Organizational Boundaries from The Wharton School in 2006. Prior to that, they earned a BA in Mass Communications from Susquehanna University from 1988 to 1991.