COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global lifestyle and entertainment portfolio.

As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale.

Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media.

PERSONAL BIO

Henry Stupp, President, Lifestyle, EMEA and India

Henry Stupp is a successful global retail leader with more than 30 years of experience in the licensing and brand marketing industries. As President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and India, Stupp spearheads Authentic’s brand and business expansion, overseeing a dedicated team and connecting licensed brands with best-in-class partners in the region.

Stupp previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Apex Global Brands (formerly Cherokee Global Brands), where he introduced many licenses and brands to a global retail and wholesale audience. He was also a co-founder of NTD Apparel, a leading licensee of entertainment, character, sports and branded apparel and a supplier of clothing and accessories to most major North American retailers. Stupp is based in London.