Director of LicensingEMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) Global Consumer Brand Licensing London Office, Full-TimeOur client, a global consumer brand licensing business, is looking for a commercially driven Director of Licensing to lead and grow its licensing operations across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). This is a senior, strategic role, working as part of a wider global licensing team and reporting to the President of Global Licensing. This is an office-based role, and candidates must be able to commit to working full-time from the London office.Please note: candidates MUST have a background in the apparel / fashion industry, with relevant experience gained within licensing in this sector, to be considered for this role. The Role - Director of LicensingReporting to the President of Global Licensing, you will take ownership of the EMEA licensing business, driving new business development, managing key licensee and retailer relationships, and shaping strategy for the region. Key accountabilities include:Business Development: pursuing new business opportunities across the brand portfolio, including conventional licensing, DTC and Direct to Retail.building long-term relationships with new and existing EMEA licensees, and identifying white space opportunities across markets and categories.negotiating licence agreements, renewals, amendments and extensions, and overseeing the legal contract process with support from the Licensing Coordinator and legal ..... full job details .....