Head of Consumer Products

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Reporting to the Chief Entertainment Officer, the Head of Consumer Products is instrumental in the ideation, leadership, and growth of licensing product for the Gap Inc Portfolio. This role will be responsible for both inbound and outbound licensing, bringing select third-party IP into the brand portfolio, while extending Gap Inc.’s IP/brands through strategic licensees across categories. This role will determine the strategy for prioritizing business development opportunities, manage relationships with current partners, cultivate new partnerships, and ensure the organization is aligned to execute all completed deals.

They will also guide all prospecting, strategy, partnership management, and compliance, for licensing for all Gap Inc. Brands.

The Head of Consumer Products will be the driving force of creative idea development and execution of partnerships and licensing opportunities across various pillars of industry and culture including film, series, talent, music, sports, gaming, and more. They will play a lead role in launching and growing licensed products for global iconic brands, in partnership with Brand product teams, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain and distribution teams, and more.

• Responsible for leading global licensing strategy to drive profitable growth and brand relevance, including geography, category, and channel strategic choices across the Gap Inc. portfolio
• Accountable for leading the licensing division from end to end, including strategy, operations, contracts, distribution strategy, compliance, and agency management for Gap Inc’s portfolio of brands
• Ownership and budget management for licensing;
  Lead licensing summary & internal communications inclusive of partners, royalties, distribution, legal, trademark, renewals, financials, and compliance approvals
• Collaborate with brand marketing and product teams to ensure strong brand marketing strategy and licensee alignment.
• Lead and implement licensing strategies across teams including assessing market opportunities, approving commercial terms, analyzing relevant territories, leading and executing liquidation strategies and distribution, negotiating margin, and navigating agreements with existing partnerships
• Oversee development and execution of strategic partnerships and licensing for Brands with various companies; working with an entertainment agency to help support and complement efforts