Licensing International ANZ Advisory Board

The Licensing International ANZ Advisory Board brings together active members from across the licensing community to provide insight, guidance and practical support for the growth of the industry across Australia and New Zealand.

The Advisory Board is designed to reflect the current ANZ member community, including licensors, licensees, agents, agencies, retailers and emerging industry talent. As the membership base grows, the Board may evolve to include broader representation and additional specialist perspectives.

This is a voluntary, advisory and non-statutory role. We are seeking people who want to contribute ideas, share industry insight, support member activity and help build a stronger, more connected licensing community.

About the Advisory Board

The Licensing International ANZ Advisory Board exists to support the growth, relevance and impact of Licensing International across Australia and New Zealand.

Advisory Board members provide feedback from across the industry, help identify opportunities for member engagement, contribute ideas for events and education, and support initiatives that strengthen the licensing sector.

The Board is not a statutory board and does not hold governance responsibility for Licensing International. Its role is to provide practical advice, sector insight and active support.

This approach draws on Licensing International models used in other markets. Where each Advisory Board member works to represent the interests of an industry vertical rather than their own company in addition to their professional contribution, support for activities, quarterly meetings and ongoing participation.

Board Representation

As the ANZ membership base is still growing, the Advisory Board will not be structured around fixed seats for every possible licensing category.

Instead, Licensing International ANZ will seek to create a balanced and practical group that reflects the current member community.

Priority perspectives may include:

• Licensors
• Licensees
• Agents and agencies
• Retailers
• Emerging industry talent
• New Zealand representation, where relevant and practical

Additional specialist perspectives may be invited through working groups, roundtables or guest advisory input as the industry and membership base grows.

This keeps the Advisory Board member-led, while allowing broader industry expertise to contribute where needed.

What is expected of Advisory Board members?

Applications are open to current Licensing International members or employees of current member organisations.

Eligibility criteria

To apply, you should:

• Be a current Licensing International member, or work for a current member organisation
• Have at least 5 years experience in licensing, retail, consumer products, brand management, entertainment, sport, marketing, agency, product development or a related field
• Be willing to represent a broader sector or market perspective, not just your own company
• Have senior management support where your participation requires company time, profile, travel or resources
• Be willing to actively support Licensing International ANZ activity
• Be prepared to attend quarterly meetings and contribute between meetings where appropriate
• Understand that this is a voluntary, advisory and non-statutory role

Application and Selection Process

Applications may be submitted through the form below.

Licensing International ANZ will review applications against the eligibility criteria, the applicant’s ability to contribute actively and the need for balanced representation across the current member community.

As the ANZ member base continues to grow, the appointment process may be reviewed in future years.

Process steps

Step 1: Submit your application
Complete the form below and tell us why you would like to join the Advisory Board.

Step 2: Review by Licensing International ANZ
Applications will be reviewed against experience, sector perspective, member status and ability to contribute.

Step 3: Invitation to participate
Selected applicants will be invited to accept the role and confirm they understand the expectations.

Step 4: Appointment and induction
Appointed members will receive confirmation of their role and take part in an Advisory Board briefing.

Step 5: Announcement
Once confirmed, Advisory Board members may be announced through Licensing International ANZ communications.

If you are passionate about strengthening the licensing industry in Australia and New Zealand, and are willing to contribute your time, ideas and sector insight, we would welcome your application.

Please complete the form below.