Nov 8, 2016
Maura Regan Joins LIMA as executive vice president

The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) today announced that Maura Regan will join the organization this month as Executive Vice President. Regan will bring her vast licensing knowledge and international expertise to broaden the scope of LIMA’s services and offerings to the global industry.

Regan comes to LIMA following a 17-year career with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization responsible for Sesame Street. As Senior Vice President and General Manager, International Media Business, she oversaw the Workshop’s international distribution and licensing business. Under her leadership, Sesame Workshop opened its first office in China. Prior to that Regan was SVP and GM of Global Consumer Products and, before going to Sesame Workshop, held executive positions with Scholastic Entertainment and MTV Networks. She served as Chairman of the LIMA Board of Directors from 2012-2014.

“Maura is an extremely well-respected member of the global licensing community and we are delighted to add someone of her high caliber to our staff,” said Charles Riotto, LIMA president. “She brings a wealth of industry acumen and business savvy that will be invaluable to LIMA’s efforts to grow our organization around the world.”

Added Regan: “I am delighted to join this esteemed organization and serve an industry that continues to grow and drive significant business opportunities.”

Regan is a fellow of the US-Japan Foundation Leadership program and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She was recognized as a top leader in business by Irish-America Magazine. Regan resides in New York City with her husband Jim and daughter Fiona.

Social Connections

Holiday Shop 2024 has debuted! 🎃🦃🎄This special annual issue, presented by Gift Shop® Plus, covers 10 holidays throughout the year — from Valentine's Day to New Year's and everything in between. It's chock-full of products that both celebrate and elevate the occasion at hand. Our highly rated Christmas package spans pages 38-60, introducing you to the top colorways, décor trends and giftables for the upcoming holiday season. Flip to page 62 for our first-ever Halloween Hosting feature, which delves into the lavish tablescapes and spooky décor adults are incorporating into their Oct. 31 celebrations. Lastly, meet Jomana Siddiqui on page 72, who has introduced upscale, on-trend partyware for Muslim-American families to celebrate Ramadan and Eid through her company, modernEID.Take a look at these features and so much more here: www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GiftShop-Plus/holiday-shop-2024/index.php#/p/1📸 : Photo courtesy of Fiddlestix Mercantile. ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook