The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) has elected five new members to its Board of Directors.
The new members of the LIMA Board of Directors for 2017 are:
J.J. Ahearn, managing director, Licensing Street, Marc Mostman, partner, Striker Entertainment, Celso Rafael, general manager, Exim Character Licenciamento e Marketing, Steven Scebelo, vice president, licensing and business development, NFL Players Association and Jamie Stevens, executive vice president, worldwide consumer products, Sony Pictures Entertainment
The terms beginning from July 1 are for three years.
In addition, Cindy Levitt, senior vice president, merchandise and marketing at Hot Topic, was re-elected as Vice Chairman and Ted Larkins, senior vice president and general manager at CPLG North America was re-elected as Board Designate to the Executive Committee, each for one-year terms.
Ciaran Coyle, global vice president and head, global brand licensing, Electrolux Global Marketing will continue to officiate as LIMA Board Chairman.
“This year we welcome five dynamic individuals who will bring valuable perspective and enthusiasm to an already impassioned group of industry leaders,” says Charles Riotto, president, LIMA. “LIMA and the licensing industry continue to grow on a global scale, and we are well poised with our Board of Directors to truly shape the future.”
LIMA Board members whose terms expired this year are Henry Stupp, chief executive officer, Cherokee Global Brands; Tim Kilpin, president and chief executive officer, Activision Blizzard Consumer Products; and John Parham, president, Parham Santana.
To qualify for Board service, a LIMA member must be an active participant in the licensing industry for a minimum of five years as well as involved in one or more LIMA activities during the past three years.
All candidates were required to submit a letter to the LIMA Board of Directors describing their qualifying activities and what they would contribute to the Association and the industry as a Board member.
