Nick Mowbray — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Awarded New Zealand Entrepreneur Of The Year by Ernst & Young in 2018.
Co-founder of ZURU, a global toy and consumer products manufacturer, established in 2003.
Co-founder of ZURU Edge, a consumer goods company with brands like MONDAY Haircare and Rascals Diapers.
Co-founder of ZURU Tech, a venture focused on revolutionizing home design and construction using robotics, AI, and 3D software.
Led ZURU to achieve over $1 billion in annual turnover by the end of 2020, employing 8500 people across 26 offices.
ZURU became the third-largest contributor to U.S. CPG growth in 2024.
Ranked number one on the New Zealand Rich List with Mat Mowbray in 2025, with an estimated net worth of NZ$20 billion.

Biography

Nicholas James Mowbray is a New Zealand entrepreneur and businessman, recognized as the co-founder of ZURU, a global toy and consumer products manufacturer. Alongside his brothers Mat and Anna, he established ZURU in 2003, starting from a small apartment in China with no external funding. Under their leadership, ZURU has grown into a global powerhouse with over 30 offices worldwide, distribution in more than 120 countries, and approaching $4 billion in annual revenue.