Octane5 welcomes industry veteran Ted Larkins

Octane5 has welcomed industry veteran, Ted Larkins to the role of svp global licensing.

Ted (pictured) will now be tasked with connecting brands with Octane5’s licensing management and brand compliance solutions.

He brings with him 30+ years of experience in the licensing business with companies such as Paramount, MGM, 20th Century Fox, DHX Media and Braincase, as well as having worked with celebrity estates including Marilyn Monroe, Bruce Lee, Audrey Hepburn and Steve McQueen among others.

“We are incredibly proud to welcome Ted to the Octane5 family,” commented Mike Dunn, co-founder and co-president at Octane5. “If you’re in licensing, you know Ted Larkins. With his depth of knowledge in all areas of licensing, and more recently, in the technology side of licensing, he’s the perfect addition to our team to help us share our story across the industry.”

Ted added: “I am beyond thrilled to be joining the team at Octane5. Not only do they offer first-class technology in all areas of licensing management, but they are a team of passionate, talented and fun people.

“Mike, Matt, Jim and the entire team love what they do and have a vision for the future that is incredibly powerful. I get to be part of this exciting company, and I couldn’t be more honored to be accepted into the Octane5 family.”

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