Chelsea Faso

As head of licensing for the Halo and Xbox brands at Microsoft, Chelsea is responsible for the strategic licensing of both brands, growth in licensed categories and new business opportunities, including location-based entertainment experiences.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Chelsea was Director of Interactive and Youth Electronics for Cartoon Network, where she launched over 60 video game titles with licensees/publishers across console, handheld, PC and mobile platforms for over 20 brands like Adventure Time with Finn & Jake, The Powerpuff Girls, and Ben 10.  She worked closely with exceptional publishing partners including Midway Games, Take 2 Interactive, D3 Publisher of America, Activision and Capcom.  Prior to Cartoon Network, Chelsea managed licensing at World Championship Wrestling, including the interactive business with licensee, Electronic Arts.