Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development and licensing platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Derner as Global Head, Marketplaces.
Derner joins Authentic with more than a decade of leadership experience at Amazon, where he most recently served as Director of Amazon Fashion and Luxury Stores. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in transforming Amazon Fashion into the world’s largest fashion retailer.
Over the past few years, he has partnered closely with Authentic to significantly expand the online presence and retail sales of its brands in Amazon stores, such as Reebok, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Aéropostale and many more.
In his new position at Authentic, Derner will spearhead the expansion of Authentic’s global distribution strategy, with a focus on strengthening partnerships, accelerating brand reach and driving incremental value across platforms. He reports to Matt Maddox, President, working closely with Adam Kronengold, Chief Digital Officer, and Jarrod Weber, Global President, Sports & Lifestyle, to drive innovation and scale Authentic’s brands across key markets.
“Marketplaces are a critical engine for long-term brand growth,” said Maddox. “Tim’s track record of building high-performing teams and scaling digital marketplaces worldwide makes him the ideal leader to deepen our capabilities in this space. His appointment marks a significant step in making this channel a cornerstone of our global distribution strategy.”
Authentic’s investment in its Marketplaces division underscores its commitment to a diversified, omnichannel approach that connects powerful brands with consumers worldwide. Derner’s appointment signals a significant milestone in this initiative, reflecting Authentic’s commitment to thinking globally and acting locally to unlock new market potential.
“Authentic has built an unparalleled portfolio, and there’s an incredible opportunity to reimagine how iconic brands show up on global marketplaces,” Derner said. “We’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible when great brands are optimized for discovery and conversion at scale, and I’m thrilled to help build on that momentum through world-class marketplace execution.”
Derner is based in New York and assumed his new role on June 2.
