Dan Howard

Dan Howard is the Executive Director of Graphic Design and Branding at Disney Consumer Products Creative, where they lead a diverse team in creating compelling design solutions for iconic franchises. With a background in graphic design and over thirty-five years in creative leadership, Dan has held various roles including Owner and Creative Director of personal design studios, Co-Creative Director at Hauptman & Partners, and several positions at Disney that focused on merchandise and branding. Dan's expertise in developing award-winning projects is complemented by strong relationships across the industry, enabling them to drive strategic business results while inspiring team creativity. Dan holds an Associate of Arts in Graphic Design from Chamberlayne Jr. College and is currently continuing their education at Thornton Academy.