Expert Profile
Over two decades of global licensing experience across all types of creative content including brand, character, entertainment, sport and art. Expertise covers marketing, sales, creative, legal and general licensing management both in Japan and in overseas markets. I have developed business for a wide and diverse range of European, North American and Japanese licensing properties, as well as having consulted for major corporations seeking to commercialize their IP.
Founder/Owner of *****, a Tokyo based licensing consultancy.
Copyrights Asia Limited (Licensing Agency, 17 years) (formerly Douglas Kenrick Far East Ltd.) - Licensing Executive, Marketing Manager, International Business Development Manager;
Cosmo Merchandising (Licensing Agency, 3 years) - International Licensing Manager
International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (Industry Trade Organisation, 2 years) - Managing Director, Japan
University of Glamorgan (UK) (formerly Polytechnic of Wales) Early 1980’s - Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
LIMA Japan (International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association) Member and advisor
Brand and entertainment license sourcing and business development for Japan and other East Asian markets. Have worked with many major brands such as Royal Doulton, Kelloggs, Mr. Pringles, SPAM, The Cavern Club, London Underground, New York Subway, Corona Beer, Coors Beer,
Peter Rabbit, Paddington Bear, The World of Eric Carle, Gaspard et Lisa, Charlie Chaplin, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” and “Phantom of the Opera” musicals, and Norman Rockwell and The Davis Cup.
Recent and current projects include:
Japan licensing sales development for Heinz.
Japan retailing market overview for UK-based international sports brand owner.