Nick Shymansky’s journey into the music industry was influenced by his familial connections. As the nephew of renowned music executives Sir Lucian Grainge and the late Nigel Grainge, Shymansky was exposed to the intricacies of the music business from a young age. Reflecting on his early interactions with his uncles, he noted in a 2024 … Continued
Glyn Aikins has established himself as one of the UK music industry’s most influential A&R executives, consistently demonstrating a keen ear for talent and a steadfast commitment to artist development. Currently serving as Co-President of RCA UK alongside Stacey Tang, Aikins’ career has spanned over two decades, marked by significant commercial successes and critical acclaim. … Continued
Kenny Gates is the Co-Founder, Co-Owner, and Co-President of [PIAS], which is headquartered in both London, England and Brussels, Belgium. Gates was just 19 year old when he co-founded [PIAS] in the early eighties. The initial plan for [PIAS] was to be a record importation company, however, the firm later pivoted to distribution and services … Continued
John Josephson is Chairman and CEO of Nashville-headquartered SESAC Inc. He has also served as Director of the company since 1992. John Josephson: Career history After wrapping up his education at Harvard Business School, John Josephson headed to the investment bank Allen & Co. He served as a Managing Director for the firm, dealing with … Continued
Simon Robson is the President, International of the New York, NY-headquartered Warner Music Group. He has worked with WMG in various roles since 1998. WMG credits Robson with leading the company’s transition to a digital-focused business model in Asia. Simon Robson: Career History Simon Robson started his career at the accounting firm Coopers & Lybrand … Continued
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
MD, Fiction Records/Virgin Music Label & Artist Services
Jim Chancellor is Managing Director of Fiction Records and Virgin Music Label & Artist Services. Chancellor’s first job in the music business was actually as a bouncer at CBGBs for six months in 1989, before starting his own label, Mad Minute Records, which was run out of his bedroom, followed by a stint as a … Continued
Jason Peterson is the CEO of GoDigital Media Group (GDMG). Peterson founded GDMG in 2006. Since then, the company has launched and acquired multiple brands that leverage technology to enable IP rights management. Peterson is an experienced entrepreneur, attorney, and producer – named as one of the ‘Top 30 Entrepreneurs under 30’ by The Los … Continued