Joseph N. Zarro

Joseph N. Zarro

Chief Business Development Officer

Marquee Brands

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Branding and licensing executive for a wide variety of global brands with experience in developing and implementing international and product category brand expansion strategies, managing licensed product categories and international business operations (sales, merchandising, product development, store development and marketing/advertising/PR). Prior experience as a corporate / intellectual property attorney with extensive experience in luxury goods, fashion, financial news and media, software and technology as well as prior experience as a computer programmer / consultant with experience in software, hardware and connectivity. Business Expertise: Business Development; Product Licensing; International Licensing; International Sales and Merchandising Legal Expertise: Intellectual Property; Licensing; Advertising and Marketing; Media; Contest and Promotions; Software, Internet and Technology

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Business Development OfficerCurrent
      May 2024–Present
  • Dec 2017–Present· 8 yrs 9 mos
    • Guest Lecturer - LicensingCurrent
      Dec 2017–Present
  • Sep 2021–Nov 2023· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Lifestyle - Luxe & Classic Brands
      Oct 2022–Nov 2023
    • President, Latin America
      Sep 2021–Oct 2022
  • Dec 2017–Jun 2018· 6 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Strategic Affairs
      Dec 2017–Jun 2018
    • Principal
      Nov 2017–Sep 2021
  • May 2015–Dec 2017· 2 yrs 7 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Business Development & Legal Affairs
      Dec 2015–Dec 2017
    • Vice President, Business Development - Women's and Men's Fashion
      May 2015–Dec 2015
  • Jul 2007–Apr 2015· 7 yrs 9 mos
    • Vice President, Global Licensing - Donna Karan International
      Jul 2010–Apr 2015
    • Vice President and Associate General Counsel - Donna Karan International
      Jul 2007–Jul 2010
  • May 2003–Jun 2007· 4 yrs 1 mo
    • Assistant General Counsel
      May 2003–Jun 2007
  • May 1999–May 2003· 4 yrs
    • Associate
      May 1999–May 2003
  • Feb 1999–May 1999· 3 mos
    • Associate
      Feb 1999–May 1999

Education

Certificate Program Studies

Fashion/Apparel Design

Parsons School of Design - The New School

J.D.

Law

New York University

B.A.

Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence and Economics

New York University

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Joseph N. Zarro
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Legal ResearchTrademarksProduct DevelopmentIntellectual PropertyStrategic Business DevelopmentLegal WritingNew Business DevelopmentCustomer RelationsLicensingNegotiationContract NegotiationFashionLuxury GoodsStrategic PlanningMerchandisingInternational SalesRetailComputer ScienceFranchise AgreementsPatent Litigation