Wayne Righter is a seasoned professional in business development and strategic partnerships, currently serving as Vice President of Global Licensing & Strategic Partnerships at Rebecca Taylor, Ramani Group since January 2024. Prior to this role, Righter was the Director of Merchandising & Business Development at BRANDX within The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. from 2022. From 2021 to 2022, Righter held the position of Vice President of Business Development at Authentic Brands Group, focusing on expanding licensing partnerships and enhancing brand revenue. Righter's earlier experience includes a long tenure as Vice President of Sales at F&T Apparel LLC, a division of Li & Fung USA, managing sales strategies and financial objectives for numerous prominent brands, including Nautica and Tommy Hilfiger. Righter holds a degree from the University at Albany.