Anna is recognized as a visionary and growth leader in the Entertainment and Toy industries who inspires teams to bring intellectual properties to life through innovative brand partnerships and curated retail programs in both traditional and non-traditional distribution channels. As an award-winning industry leader, Anna has driven remarkable business growth, inspired fandom and brought joy to countless toy enthusiasts worldwide, with more than 17 years in the entertainment and licensing.As the Vice President of Global Consumer Products at Crunchyroll, Anna oversees a P&L and a billion dollar diverse portfolio of IPs, including beloved franchises like Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia, and Jujutsu Kaisen. Under her leadership, the business has experienced exponential growth in just two years across 360 categories. Anna's strategic vision, global retail and sales strategies have led to remarkable achievements, with her brands being ranked as the top performers at major retailers like Hot Topic and Walmart.At DC Entertainment, Anna served as the Executive Director of Global Franchise Management, she oversaw iconic franchises such as Wonder Woman, Batman, and emerging IPs including Teen Titans, DC Super Hero Girls. She advised cross-divisional collaborations with partners across various WB divisions, including Games, Consumer Products & Themed Entertainment, Home Entertainment, Animation, and DC Universe.Driving live-action television growth, at WB Consumer Products, as the of Director of Worldwide Franchise Management and Licensing for Current Television she identified merchandisable opportunities and defined creative directions for TV properties that resulted in unprecedented revenue growth. She successfully launched merchandise programs for popular shows like The Big Bang Theory, Supernatural, and Pretty Little Liars.Previously, at Mattel, Inc., Anna served as the Senior Brand Manager for the Girls Group, overseeing the global brand management of Polly Pocket. Her leadership and strategic approach led to a successful brand relaunch and increased brand confidence, resulting in significant growth in global sales. In her role as Senior Brand Manager for the Entertainment Group, Anna managed the WB/DC Comics portfolio and the Direct-to-Consumer Collector business, driving substantial retail volume through consumer marketing initiatives.Anna is honored to be nominated for the 2023 WiT, recognized at a Licensee Influentials in 2022 as a Brand Builder, and achieved Top 150 Licensor 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.