Alan Fine is an American chief executive.

Early life and education

Fine attended the

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to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Career

Fine later became the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Coleco Toys. At

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division, he was vice president and the Seasonal Merchandise Division Manager. Fine later joined the management at

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as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, then was promoted to president and Chief Operating Officer. In 1996, Fine became employed by

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. Fine became the

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divisional Chief Executive Officer in 1998 under the newly merged

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. Marvel Publishing Chief Executive Officer was added to his portfolio in 2004. For Marvel Characters, Inc., the licensing unit of Marvel, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. In April 2009, Fine was promoted to Executive Vice President, Office of the Chief Executive, joining

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, Marvel CEO in overseeing all operations. Fine also chaired Marvel's Creative Committee. Fine was later promoted to president, Marvel Entertainment. Fine was later reported to have left Marvel following disputes with

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References

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