Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced that Henry Stupp, former CEO, Apex Global Brands, had joined the company as president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
The addition of this new leadership role at ABG is an important step, said the company, as it focuses on expansion in key regions and continues to diversify its portfolio.
As President of EMEA, Stupp will lead ABG’s brand and business expansion across the region and India. Stupp will be located in London where he will open and oversee a new ABG office and recruit for dedicated regional teams.
“Henry is an experienced and successful leader who brings valuable insight to ABG,” said Jarrod Weber, group president Lifestyle, chief brand officer, ABG. “His proven track record in connecting licensed brands with best-in-class partners and driving distribution are important attributes that we believe will fuel ABG’s continued commitment to brand growth in the region.”
Stupp brings 30 years of leadership experience to ABG in the licensing and brand marketing industries. He most recently served as CEO, Apex Global Brands, formerly Cherokee Global Brands. During his decade-long tenure with Apex, in addition to providing M&A oversight, Stupp introduced licenses and brands to a broad, global retail and wholesale audience. Before joining Cherokee, Stupp served as co-founder of NTD Apparel, a licensee of entertainment, character, sports, and branded apparel and a supplier of clothing and accessories to North American retailers. A qualified NYSE and NASDAQ financial expert, Stupp also served on the Board of Directors of Apex Global Brands.
ABG veteran Taylor Morono, now interim SVP of EMEA, who has been instrumental in the company’s growth over the last decade, will join Stupp in to develop ABG’s London office and the expansion of its brands in the region. Together, Stupp and Morono bring a wealth of knowledge in brand development, marketing and licensing, and will focus on accelerating organic growth for ABG’s brands and driving new business across EMEA and India.
ABG’s portfolio of brands generates more than $14 billion in annual retail sales and includes Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Shaquille O’Neal, Sports Illustrated, Dr. J, Greg Norman, Neil Lane, Thalia, Nautica, Aéropostale, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Herve Leger, Judith Leiber, Barneys New York, Brooks Brothers, Frye, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Jones New York, Frederick’s of Hollywood, Hickey Freeman, Hart Schaffner Marx, Adrienne Vittadini, Bandolino, Spyder, Tretorn, Tapout, Prince, Volcom, Airwalk, Vision Street Wear, Thomasville, Drexel, and Henredon.
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