Speakers

As Founder, Chairman and CEO of Authentic, Jamie Salter leveraged his business acumen to write and implement a strategic licensing playbook that connects superbrands with best-in-class partners to build long-term value in the marketplace.

The innovative business model has allowed Authentic to scale rapidly into a multifaceted lifestyle, sports, entertainment and digital platform comprising some of the most iconic and world-renowned brands, such as Reebok, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Sports Illustrated, Brooks Brothers and more. Today, its portfolio generates more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales.

With over three decades of success in making strategic and profitable investments in consumer brand-related activities, Salter has executed more than $35 billion in investment deals targeting growth companies and turnarounds.

Salter is an active philanthropist of the Mount Sinai Hospital in his hometown of Toronto and a member of the board of the Muhammad Ali Center.