Authentic Brands Group

“Care Bears is the gold standard of family entertainment,” said Corey Salter, CEO of Authentic’s Entertainment division.

Matt Maddox has been promoted to CEO and President, while Founder Jamie Salter transitions from Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman.

“Kevin sees what we see: the power of brand ownership and the opportunity to build a global, long-term business,” said Jamie Salter, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Authentic.

“Pantone’s unparalleled authority in colour helps translate Marilyn’s influence into an inspirational and usable design system for today’s marketplace,” said Dana Carpenter, Executive Vice President, Entertainment at Authentic.

We are excited to finalise the acquisition of Hunter, an original footwear and outerwear pioneer,” said Jamie Salter, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Authentic.

“Under Authentic’s ownership, Boardriders will be uniquely positioned to expand the reach of our iconic brands to millions of consumers,” said Arne Arens, CEO of Boardriders.