VP, Brand Creative Marketing
CBS
Gerald Yarborough is a visionary creative executive with a proven track record of transforming the worldās most popular music, movies, TV shows, and beloved characters into successful licensed consumer products. Throughout his career, Gerald has consistently driven double-digit revenue growth and delivered award-winning products that have garnered global acclaim. His expertise spans global branding, product development, and experiential design, seamlessly combining creative vision with strategic leadership.
Geraldās collaborative approach allows him to work effectively across product, editorial, marketing, and social teams to create best-in-class consumer experiences. Under his leadership, cross-functional teams have launched products that have grown revenue and established new benchmarks in quality, design, consumer engagement, and immersive brand storytelling.
Beyond his commercial success, Gerald is passionate about giving back. Through his work at Reelworks and FutureNow, he leads initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and arts education and mentors the next generation of creatives. His dedication to philanthropy and pro-social efforts underscores his expertise in the industry and highlights his integrity and well-rounded character as a professional.