2024 Hall of Fame Presenter

DAN ROMANELLI, Founder & Former President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products and 1995 LI Hall of Fame Inductee

Dan Romanelli is the visionary founder of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, where he served as president for 23 years. Under his leadership, he built the Warner Bros. licensing division into a global powerhouse, assembling a top-tier team of executives and overseeing a workforce of more than 5,000 employees worldwide. Dan also spearheaded the launch of Warner Bros. Studio Stores, expanding to over 180 locations globally. His leadership fueled legendary licensing programs for iconic, franchise properties including Looney Tunes, Space Jam, Batman, Superman, Scooby-Doo and Harry Potter, driving more than $100 billion in global retail sales. In recognition of his remarkable contributions, Dan will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Toy Association in November 2024. He was previously inducted into the Licensing International Hall of Fame in 1995, cementing his legacy as a trailblazer in the licensing world.