The Team
Our Advisors
Mark Northwood
President
- 30+ years experience in Entertainment & Brand Licensing
- Former Co-CEO & President, Earth Rangers
- Sat on Boards of ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), The Toronto Zoo
- Co-founder of Sunrights for Mitsubishi Corp.
- Created an award-winning International Japanese Toy Brand, Bakugan, 2008 License of the Year
Anita Thomas
Canada & Australia
- 25+ years experience with 7 years at Disney, 5 years at Universal Studios managing Australia, Dreamworks & Marvel
- Agent for Smithsonian, Cadbury, Mondelez, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
- Launched award-winning Caramilk Liquor & RTD’s
Roxsanna Mobley
Los Angeles, U.S.
- Has one of the most extensive and well-rounded backgrounds within the Licensing Industry
- Have worked with prominent studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Entertainment, Warner Bros., Corus Entertainment and others
- Worked in Talent Management, CAA.
- Worked with music merchandisers, gift, toy, and apparel companies
- Proficiency in crafting strategies and executing licensing initiatives has played a crucial role in overseeing esteemed brands like Power Rangers, DC Comics, Star Trek, Beyblade, Strawberry Shortcake, and more
- Credited as a pioneer in the “boy band” category, having created strategic programs for Backstreet Boys and NSYNC
- Contributions to brand acquisitions have been instrumental in assisting manufacturers in constructing lucrative licensing portfolios, Disney, Warner Bros., The Peanuts, Cocomelon, Welch’s, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Tootsie Roll, Nicole Miller, and others.
Graham Saltmarsh
UK & Europe
- 30+ years licensing experience
- Managing Director, UK for Licensing International Manufacturer’s Association
- Former Head – UK & Nordics, Turner Broadcasting
- Fundraising for Licensing Industry’s Lightning Fund
Ikuko Kogiso
Asia
- 20+ years experience, President Creative Minds Licensing & Brand Management, Japan
- Raised in Los Angeles and a leader in Japanese Licensed Entertainment Industry
Melch Valimento
Canada
- 20+ years experience in the digital space
- Worked with various agencies and brands through AnimangaPLUS to turn their properties into mobile apps to reach a broader audience