PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Revelyst Inc., a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Waters as President, Licensing and Entertainment. In this newly created role, Waters will oversee Revelyst’s licensing efforts and build entertainment capabilities across the company’s diverse outdoor portfolio.
Brand licensing is critical to Revelyst’s future and crucial for creating high-margin growth across the company. As President, Licensing and Entertainment, Waters will bring that plan to life by leveraging Revelyst’s iconic brands to ink new licensing partnerships and entertainment opportunities that will uncover additional revenue streams, further scale brand evangelism and reach new customers.
“We’re delighted to welcome Simon to our company and leadership team,” said Eric Nyman, CEO of Revelyst. “Simon’s proven expertise in licensing and entertainment, combined with his passion for building innovative partnerships, will be instrumental as we expand our presence in these growth areas. I’m confident that his vision and leadership will help us unlock new opportunities and elevate Revelyst and our portfolio of iconic brands to new heights.”
Waters is an accomplished leader who brings to Revelyst an unmatched track record of licensing success. He has successfully led global divisions for some of the world’s largest consumer, media and entertainment companies, including The Walt Disney Co., Hasbro Inc., BMG and Universal Music Group. He most recently served as president of World Builder, a consulting agency he founded where he helped media, lifestyle and web 3.0 brands create and develop entertainment-centric story-worlds, unlocking the commercial value of their franchises through licensing and compelling content.
During his tenures at those companies and others, Waters has built an innate understanding of how every business function must unify to deliver franchise growth. He is highly accomplished at scaling global licensing divisions and building powerhouse brands. Revelyst is excited about what he brings to the company at this important time.
“I’m thrilled to join this incredible team at such an exciting time for our business,” Waters said. “Revelyst’s potential in licensing and entertainment is immense, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to uncover new opportunities that resonate with fans and partners worldwide. Together, we’ll build strategic collaborations and innovative content that extend our brands’ reach and drive meaningful growth in these critical categories.”
About Revelyst
Revelyst Inc. is a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. Our category-defining brands leverage meticulous craftsmanship and cross-collaboration to pursue new innovations that redefine what is humanly possible in the outdoors. Portfolio brands include Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, Fox, Bell, Giro, CamelBak, Bushnell, Simms Fishing and more. For more information, visit our website at www.revelyst.com.
