Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced that Joseph N. Zarro had rejoined the company as President of Latin America (LATAM). In this newly created position, Zarro will lead the development and expansion of its brands and continue building out its teams in the region.
Zarro is a veteran in the licensing and brand marketing industries. Most recently, he was principal of Zarro and Partners, LLC, where he consulted on business and legal affairs for consumer product brands. In his prior role at ABG, Zarro served as senior vice president of business development and legal affairs. He also spent five years as vice president of global licensing at LVMH leading the Donna Karan and DKNY businesses in Japan.
“Joseph was an integral member of our team during his prior tenure at ABG, and we are very pleased to welcome him back to the company,” said Jarrod Weber, group president lifestyle, chief brand officer, ABG. “We are confident that Joe’s winning combination of strong leadership, integrity and tenacity will continue to drive ABG’s commitment to brand growth in Latin America.”
Over the last two years, ABG has been building a foundation in LATAM to scale its company and business. In August 2019, it opened its headquarters in Mexico City, where its business development, brand management and marketing divisions are headquartered focused on growth opportunities for its portfolio across the region.
“ABG has grown tremendously over the last few years, and I’m thrilled to rejoin the team in a greater capacity,” said Zarro. “My passion has always been centered around securing the right partnerships to bring iconic brands to new international audiences. I’m excited to join the Latin Americas team to fuel ongoing business and uncover new opportunities.”
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