People

Ian McAndrew

CEO

Ian McAndrew is the CEO and founder of UK artist management company, Wildlife Entertainment Ltd. The company was established in 1989. In addition to Arctic Monkeys, Wildlife has also worked with the likes of Travis, Miles Kane, The Last Shadow Puppets, Arctic Monkeys, Royal Blood, Paolo Nutini and Isaac Gracie. Ian McAndrew: Early career Having … Continued

Bob Roback

CEO

Considered a pioneer in the digital music arena, Bob Roback is CEO of Ingrooves

Jamie Oborne

Founder, Dirty Hit Records/All On Red Management

Jamie Oborne is the founder of UK-based independent record label Dirty Hit and management company All On Red Management. Oborne launched Dirty Hit in 2009 alongside co-founders Brian Smith and the late Ugo Ehiogu. Growing up in Islington (London) and East Barnet, Oborne initially embarked on a career as a performing artist in his late … Continued

Helen Smith

Executive Chair, IMPALA

Helen Smith is Executive Chair of Independent Music Companies Association, IMPALA

Gustavo Lopez

CEO, Saban Music Group

Gustavo Lopez is CEO of Saban Music Group, and a partner in the business

Frances Moore

CEO, IFPI

Frances Moore has worked at IFPI since 1994, and became the organization's CEO in 2010

Ethiopia Habtemariam

President of Music, HYBE America

Ethiopia Habtemariam was named President of Music, HYBE America in January 2026

Chris Meehan

Founder & CEO

Chris Meehan is the Founder and CEO of publisher Sentric Music

Gee Roberson

Co-CEO, Blueprint Group

Gee Roberson is a co-founder of Live Nation's Maverick, and has managed Kanye West, Drake and others

Ann Tausis

CEO, Kobalt Neighbouring Rights

Ann Tausis was named CEO of Kobalt Neighbouring Rights in 2019

Sylvia Rhone

Chairman & CEO, Epic Records

Sylvia Rhone was promoted to Chairman and CEO of Epic Records at Sony Music in April 2019, having previously held the position of President of Epic Records since 2014. At the time, Rhone said: “I am excited to continue my amazing journey at Epic Records supported by [Sony Music CEO] Rob Stringer’s vision and leadership. … Continued

Stacey Tang

Co-President, RCA UK

Stacey Tang is a prominent British music executive, widely recognized for her influential role in shaping the UK music industry through innovative artist development and strategic leadership. As of 2025, Tang serves as Co-President of RCA Records UK, a key label within Sony Music Entertainment, where she continues to drive the evolution of the British … Continued

Peter Leathem OBE

CEO, PPL

Peter Leathem OBE is CEO of the London-headquartered Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL).

Paul Pacifico

CEO, Saudi Music Commission

Paul Pacifico is CEO of The Saudi Music Commission and the former CEO of the London, England-headquartered Association of Independent Music (AIM).

Oscar Höglund

CEO, Epidemic Sound

Oscar Höglund is the co-founder and CEO of Stockholm, Sweden-headquartered Epidemic Sound

Paul Wiltshire

CEO, Songtradr

Australian executive Paul Wiltshire founded Songtradr in 2014 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.

Martin Mills

Founder, Beggars Group

Martin Mills is the founder and Chairman of London and New York, NY-headquartered Beggars Group. Beggars Group began life in the 1970s as a group of record shops called Beggars Banquet. Martin Mills: Career history Martin Mills got his start in the music industry when he began opening Beggars Banquet record shops with his business … Continued

Laurence Bell

Co-founder, Domino

Domino Recording Co. was founded in 1993 in Bell’s home with little-to-no funding or supplies