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Kenny Gates

Co-founder and CEO, [PIAS]

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

Josh Gruss

CEO, Round Hill Music

Before founding Round Hill, Josh Gruss worked at Bear Stearns as a Financial Analyst.

Austin Daboh

Austin Daboh is an artist development specialist with a background in radio and music streaming

Jo Charrington

President, Capitol Records UK

Jo Charrington is co-President of EMI Records in the UK and a widely-respected A&R specialist. Charrington’s career began as a marketing assistant at London Records in 1992. After stints at Virgin Records and BMG, she worked in artist management for five years before moving to Epic where she began working closely with her former London … Continued

Jane Dyball

Founder, Laffittes Ltd

Jane Dyball is an award-winning music executive with more than 20 years’ experience. She provides strategic advice for businesses and individuals in the music and music tech industries via her own company Laffittes Ltd. Dyball graduated from Bristol University in 1984 with a degree in law before getting a job in music publishing at Virgin … Continued

Jacqueline Saturn

President, Virgin Music Label & Artist Services

Jacqueline Saturn is President of Virgin Music, which partners with independent labels and artists. Since September 2022, Virgin Music has operated as a division of Virgin Music Group – Universal Music Group’s flagship global services division for independent partners. Saturn was named President of Caroline in 2018, overseeing all aspects of the operation’s business, including … Continued

Charles Goldstuck

Co-Founder

Charles Goldstuck is an entrepreneur and investor, and most recently the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Hitco Entertainment

Elizabeth Matthews

CEO, ASCAP

Elizabeth Matthews joined ASCAP in 2013 in an EVP role from her prior tenture at Viacom

Devraj Sanyal

Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia

Known as the heavy metal CEO, Devraj Sanyal is the Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia

Denis Handlin

Chairman & CEO

Chairman & CEO, Australia & New Zealand, Denis Handlin AO is Sony Music Entertainment's longest-serving employee and has overseen the success of Australian artists such as Men at Work, Silverchair, Daryl Braithwaite, Tina Arena, Delta Goodrem, Human Nature, The Veronicas, Gang of Youths and more

David Renzer

Former Chairman and CEO

David Renzer is a veteran music executive and the former Chairman and CEO of Spirit Music Group

Conrad Withey

CEO

Conrad Withey is an AI and A&R expert who has worked with the likes of Hugh Laurie and LadBaby

Christian Tattersfield

Founder

Christian Tattersfield has worked with artists including Biffy Clyro, The 1975, Damien Rice, Birdy, Freya Ridings, David Gray and more

Lonny Olinick

CEO, Kobalt Recorded Music / AWAL

Lonny Olinick heads up Kobalt's recorded music efforts and AWAL as CEO

Mark Zuckerberg

Julie Greenwald

Chairman & COO, Atlantic Records

"It’s not about just being smart and resourceful. You have to be smart, resourceful and out-hustle everyone."

Joe Kentish

Joe Kentish is a prominent figure in the UK music industry, currently serving as President of Warner Records UK. Known for his astute talent-spotting skills and strategic vision, Kentish has significantly shaped the careers of some of today’s biggest musical acts. Joe Kentish: Early Career and Industry Breakthrough Kentish’s music industry career began with entrepreneurial … Continued

Glyn Aikins

Co-President, RCA UK

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