Katie Munro

Katie Munro (Thorpe) is an experienced professional in franchise development and brand management, currently serving as Franchise Development Manager at The Blair Partnership since August 2021, where responsibilities include leading international franchise development for the Wizarding World. Prior to this role, Katie held various positions at WarnerMedia from April 2017 to August 2021, including International Franchise Manager and Franchise Brand Manager for EMEA, focusing on brand strategy for WarnerMedia Kids and Rick and Morty. Additional experience includes roles at Turner Broadcasting, internships at major companies like The Walt Disney Company and Diane von Furstenberg, as well as early work experience in marketing at agencies such as VCCP and iris worldwide. Katie holds a BA (Hons) in Marketing from Bournemouth University, completed in 2013.