Mayumi Dean

Mayumi Dean is a seasoned professional with a strong background in consumer product licensing for Aniplex of America's anime properties in North America, the UK, and Australia. Her role involves expanding licensee portfolios, seeking merchandising opportunities, and exploring new retail channels. Mayumi excels in acquiring new licensees through shared property agreements and innovative product concepts, drawing on her experience in networking, storytelling, brand messaging, and sales. Her international experience, multilingual abilities, and organizational skills further enhance her capabilities.

Mayumi Dean pursued her Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature at Waseda University, equipping her with a solid educational foundation for her career in consumer product licensing.

Throughout her professional journey, Mayumi has held key positions in various organizations, such as Director of Content Acquisition - APAC at Shutterstock, Licensing Manager of Content Acquisition at Crunchyroll, Licensing Manager at Sony Corporation (Aniplex of America), Senior Sales at PERSOL Holdings Co., Ltd., Sales Manager at Customproduce Inc., Sales Bilingual Staffing at Tempstaff Co., Ltd., and Administrative Assistant at Kintetsu International. These roles have provided her with a diverse skill set and valuable experience in the fields of licensing, sales, and content acquisition.