Warren has over 23 years in the licensing industry including turns as licensor, licensee, manufacturer and retailer. His experiences have included oversight of retail stores, marketing, product and retail development, sales and executive management.
As Vice President of Business Development and Global Licensing, Warren is currently responsible for the development and management of the corporate licensing strategy for Crayola’s Global outbound licensing program, inbound licensing relationships and Business Development initiatives including: interactive, location based entertainment and paid promotional partnerships.
Prior to joining Crayola in 2010, Warren was Executive Director of Retail Development and Marketing at MGM Consumer Products managing entertainment brands including Rocky Balboa and The Pink Panther. Additionally Warren held licensing and marketing roles at 20th Century Fox, Mighty Fine Apparel, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Warner Bros. Studio Stores, and The Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Warren received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from San Diego State University. He currently lives in Emmaus, PA with his wife Rabbi Rebecca Schorr and three children, Benjamin, Lillian and Jacob.