# Elie Chemtob

> Elie Chemtob is the co-founder and CEO of JEM Global, the New Jersey consumer electronics and accessories business established in 1999. His work spans licensed brands, in-house product development and retail distribution, including Energizer Connect, Monster, AIWA, BLACK+DECKER and RCA. He also serves on the board of TrueStone Group.

- **Role:** Co-Founder & CEO at JEM Global
- **Organizations:** JEM Global / Jem Accessories, Inc., TrueStone Group
- **Education:** New York University
- **Known for:** Co-founded JEM, established in 1999., Led JEM through licensing agreements involving established consumer brands., Serves as a TrueStone Group board member with responsibility for business growth.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Co-founded the business now known as JEM Global; JEM began with home theater cables and accessories.
- **2017** — As JEM Accessories CEO, announced an Energizer smart-home licensing partnership for the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- **2020** — JEM announced a Canadian distribution partnership with Gentec International.
- **2022** — JEM announced Monster Smart Illuminessence integration with Razer Chroma using Tuya technology.
- **2024** — JEM introduced AIWA INTELLIGENCE voice-operated home products and announced an exclusive BLACK+DECKER lighting license.
- **2025** — JEM announced an RCA AV accessories and power-products license; Chemtob forecast more than 100 million units shipped in 2026.
- **2026** — Xtreme unveiled a refreshed identity and products at CES.

## Achievements

- Co-founded JEM, established in 1999.
- Led JEM through licensing agreements involving established consumer brands.
- Serves as a TrueStone Group board member with responsibility for business growth.
- Named alongside Jennifer Garrett as an inventor on an electronic cable connector application assigned to JEM.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Xtreme introduced its new brand identity and products at CES 2026, including a jump starter with air compressor and Cut & Link lighting strips.
- **2025-12** — Chemtob discussed JEM’s planned 2026 rollout and shipment ambition in a December 8 interview.
- **2025-12** — JEM announced its license for RCA AV accessories and power products on December 1.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elie-chemtob-38862a31

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Last updated: 2026-10-21