Valery Fregoso

Valery Fregoso is a seasoned professional in licensing and marketing, currently serving as the Senior Manager of Global Hardlines Licensing at The Walt Disney Company since December 2024. Previously, Fregoso held various roles in licensing at Funko from September 2021 to December 2024, contributing as a Senior Licensing Manager and Manager. Fregoso's experience at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products from June 2015 to September 2021 encompassed managing softlines licensing for National Geographic and consumables licensing for 20th Century Fox and ESPN. Earlier roles included multiple positions within Lucasfilm Licensing and internships at Paramount Pictures and Valhalla Entertainment, showcasing a strong background in public relations, marketing, and media. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising from Chapman University and studies at Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College. In addition, Fregoso volunteered at CHOC Children's, providing entertainment through in-hospital radio broadcasting.