Kathryn Hardy

Kathryn Hardy is an experienced professional in licensing and product management, currently serving as the Director of Licensing at Just Play since April 2022. Prior to this role, Kathryn spent over 14 years at Disney Consumer Products and Interactive, progressing through various positions from Licensing Associate to Sr. Manager, Marvel Licensing. Responsibilities included analyzing Disney sales across retailers, managing product approval processes, and collaborating with licensees to develop suitable products for multiple retail channels. Earlier experience includes a role as a Scientific Recruiter at Aerotek Scientific and an Undergraduate Associate position at Disney, where Kathryn facilitated communication and product approvals within category teams. Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Southern California.