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License Global is pleased to announce the shortlisted finalists for The Influentials 2023. The Influentials pays tribute to the most prolific executives influencing the business of brand licensing in ways that will change the face of how we do business in the years to come. The nominations have been counted, the judges have gathered and License Global is pleased to release its first look at the Shortlist of nominees across each category. The Influentials 2023 Shortlist: The Innovator An individual who has played a vital role in industry advancements; be it sustainable processes, manufacturing, business standards or product design. Daryl White, Eliza Kapitan, Gilbert El Kalaani, Richard North, Trevor George The Changemaker An individual who has contributed to advancements or created validated internal programs or product programs that promote and bring permanent change in diversity and inclusion. Dr. Lisa Williams, Tina Xavie, Natalie Lennox, James ( Jim ) Fielding, Genna Rosenberg The Collaborator An individual who has developed an exceptional brand collaboration and/or cross-category product collaboration program.   Corbin Wallace, Robin Sayetta, Federico San Martin, Fée HEYER, Anna Choi Yi The Disruptor An individual that has inspired the licensing community to adopt a new way of business or school of thought. Allana Holmes, Mathilde Le Borgne, Matt P., Dave Tovey The Newcomer The person behind the licensed consumer product which has garnered huge reach, revenue growth and/or ongoing opportunities for the brand/IP. Teresa Curtis, John Kutteh, Olivia Wiggett, Victoria Profit The Expert An individual who has contributed to the business of brand licensing deeply over the course of their storied career. David A Gindi, Simon Philips, Michael R Connolly, Debra Restler, Ross Misher, Christina Nix Lynch The Brand Builder The person behind the licensed consumer product which has garnered huge reach, revenue growth and/or ongoing opportunities for the brand/IP. Molly Robbins, Suzy Lee Raia, April Showers, George Wade The Influencer An individual that has gone out of their way to better the industry through open-source thinking, editorial contribution, public speaking and mentoring. The Influencer is a voice that carries. Roz Nowicki, Michael Abata, Susan Bolsover, Isaac Larian, WiT - Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment. Congratulations and good luck to all. Shortlisted individuals for the License Global Influential of the Year 2023 will be revealed Oct. 25. Winners will be announced on Dec. 7. More here ... https://lnkd.in/ebcv4DW3