Licensing International Appoints Steve Manners Head of Marketing

Licensing International announced the new hire of Steve Manners, who has been named Head of Marketing. Based in the U.K., Manners will oversee global marketing efforts for Licensing International, the leading trade organization for the global licensing industry. Manners brings extensive industry experience to his new role, having held senior management positions at leading companies including 20th Century Fox, Universal and Beanstalk. Most recently, Manners worked with WildBrain CPLG, where he spent more than 10 years as VP Business Development, overseeing strategy development, marketing and client services. His expertise includes a deep understanding of all aspects of licensing, both from a licensor and agent perspective from working on many multi-territory and global brands. 

“I am thrilled to be working with Licensing International at a time when the industry is going through significant change due to the challenges of COVID,” Manners said. “Together with [Licensing International President] Maura Regan and the team, we’ll be looking at ways to further support LI members and add even greater value whilst continuing to elevate the industry across the broader business community.”