Experienced consumer products and licensing executive to lead strategic growth initiatives across Authentic’s portfolio in the ANZ market.
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand and entertainment platform, has announced the appointment of Tim Everett as Vice President, Business Development – Australia & New Zealand.
In his new role, Everett will lead business development initiatives for Authentic across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), identifying and developing strategic growth opportunities across Authentic’s portfolio of globally recognised brands and entertainment IP. His focus will span licensee, retail and promotional partnerships designed to expand brand presence, unlock new commercial opportunities and drive long-term growth throughout the region.
Everett brings extensive experience across consumer products, licensing, retail and commercial leadership. He spent more than a decade with The Walt Disney Company, where he held a series of senior leadership positions, including Vice President & General Manager, Consumer Products ANZ. Earlier in his career, Everett held leadership roles with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Reebok Australia.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Authentic and work with its outstanding portfolio of brands,” said Everett. “I’ve long admired Authentic’s entrepreneurial spirit and powerful global platform. There is tremendous opportunity across Australia and New Zealand to build meaningful partnerships, bring our brands to life in locally relevant ways and unlock new avenues for growth. I’m looking forward to getting started and contributing to Authentic’s next phase across the region.”
Tim Everett, Vice President, Business Development (ANZ) at Authentic
Everett’s appointment reflects Authentic’s continued focus on expanding its presence across Australia and New Zealand and identifying new ways for its brands to connect with consumers. As licensing evolves beyond traditional product categories, opportunities across experiences, collaborations, content, retail concepts and new distribution channels are creating broader brand ecosystems and new avenues for commercial growth.
“Tim is a seasoned licensing professional, with an impressive track record and a strong network across the industry. He is highly respected and well connected and brings a wealth of experience and relationships to the team,” said Lim Mi-Kyoung, Senior Vice President, Head of South Pacific (ANZ, SEA) at Authentic. “I’m delighted to have him on board and look forward to what we can achieve together.”
Lim Mi-Kyoung, Senior Vice President, Head of South Pacific (ANZ, SEA) at Authentic
