Janee Howard
About Janee Howard
Janee Howard is the Senior Director of Merchandising Partnerships at the NBA, with extensive experience in licensing and merchandising roles.
Current Role at NBA
Janee Howard is currently serving as the Senior Director of Merchandising Partnerships at the National Basketball Association (NBA). She started this role in 2021 and manages partnerships in the merchandising sector. Her role involves strategizing and overseeing merchandise collaborations, leveraging NBA brand assets to maximize retail potential.
Previous Roles at NBA
Before her current role, Janee Howard was the Director of Merchandising Partnerships at the NBA from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as the Senior Manager of Licensing, from 2015 to 2017, in the Greater New York City Area. In these positions, she was instrumental in managing and expanding the NBA's merchandise and licensing portfolios.
Past Experience in Licensing and Merchandising
Janee Howard has a robust background in licensing and merchandising. At Berkshire Fashions, Inc., she worked as the Director of Licensing for Adult and Kids Accessories from 2012 to 2015. She also held the position of Director of Licensing at AME, a member of the Li & Fung Group, from 2011 to 2012. Before that, she was the Manager of Licensing Business Development at American Marketing Enterprises from 2007 to 2011 and Sales/Planning Associate from 2006 to 2007.
Educational Background
Janee Howard holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fordham University, earned between 2016 and 2018. She also studied Fashion Merchandising at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2003 to 2008. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in business and fashion.