Artist Manager:Managing all aspects of musician/actor/novelist Nakhane (BMG) including overseeing music marketing, A&R, publishing, press, touring, radio, production as well as film production and distribution.International Music Services:Provide music services to music, entertainment companies and artists covering international marketing + licensing, communications & PR, company management, international strategy and music rights acquisitions (specialisation in… Show more Artist Manager:Managing all aspects of musician/actor/novelist Nakhane (BMG) including overseeing music marketing, A&R, publishing, press, touring, radio, production as well as film production and distribution.International Music Services:Provide music services to music, entertainment companies and artists covering international marketing + licensing, communications & PR, company management, international strategy and music rights acquisitions (specialisation in Africa).Clients include/have included: BMG (France), Rostrum Records (USA), The Bird And The Bee (USA) Aimee Mann (USA), MGM Records (Australia), Madness (artist UK), Isobel Campbell (artist UK), George Clinton (artist USA), Jack Daniels, Teliasonera (telecoms), Crammed Discs (label Belgium), Feeder (Artist UK), Gurrumul (artist Australia), Birds Of Tokyo (artist Australia) Show less

Department head for Richard Branson’s record label responsible for implementing marketing strategies for the entire V2 repertoire globally (including North America). Reporting to Group CEO.Responsibilities- Working with Affiliates/Repertoire owners/A+R Managers around the world to identify artists’ sales potential- Developing international marketing strategies for each release, including digital sales & marketing. Focused on matching marketing spend to sales potential to deliver… Show more Department head for Richard Branson’s record label responsible for implementing marketing strategies for the entire V2 repertoire globally (including North America). Reporting to Group CEO.Responsibilities- Working with Affiliates/Repertoire owners/A+R Managers around the world to identify artists’ sales potential- Developing international marketing strategies for each release, including digital sales & marketing. Focused on matching marketing spend to sales potential to deliver maximum profit in each market- Working with different creative departments on development of international tools eg videos, remixes, online content, artwork and special formats- Overseeing international promo department and the successful initiation and implementation of international promo trips- Working with Management, booking agents to establish tour plans internationally – making them work strategically & financially- Working with brands and advertising companies on brand partnerships for V2’s artists- Working with digital partners and mobile platforms internationally with a focus on revenue- Overseeing global marketing of the Fania label (largest Latin American catalogue in the world)Key projects include Bloc Party, Cold War Kids, Paul Weller, Ray Davies, Stereophonics, Isobel Campbell, Soulsavers (Mark Lanegan), Patrick Watson, Bebel Gilberto, The Black Keys, Blood Red Shoes, Carla Bruni Show less

Consultant to music and entertainment companies covering A&R (Artists & Repertoire), marketing, international licensing, company management, international strategy and market entry evaluation.Member of the International Board of AIM (the association which looks after the interests of the UK’s independent music companies).Clients included: Clearchannel Entertainment, Gut Records UK, Discovery Channel, Universal Music International, V2 Music Group, Times Group India

Responsible for implementing marketing strategies for the entire Sony Music Continental European repertoire in Europe and Internationally. Reporting to Senior VP Marketing Sony Music Europe.Responsibilites- Working with Affiliates and European A&R Managers to identify artist sales potential- Developing European & International marketing strategies for each release. Focusing on matching marketing spend to sales potential in each market.- Developing European & International… Show more Responsible for implementing marketing strategies for the entire Sony Music Continental European repertoire in Europe and Internationally. Reporting to Senior VP Marketing Sony Music Europe.Responsibilites- Working with Affiliates and European A&R Managers to identify artist sales potential- Developing European & International marketing strategies for each release. Focusing on matching marketing spend to sales potential in each market.- Developing European & International A&R strategies for each release- Liaising with International head of A&R on European A&R Strategy, attending Senior European A&R meetings and involvement in decision making on new A&R signings- Development of international tools eg videos, remixes, artwork, special formats and websites- Working with European promotion department to initiate & co-ordinate European and international promo trips- Working with advertisers on brand partnerships with European artists- Working directly with management, booking agents & territories to establish tour plansKey projects include Las Ketchup (Spain), Sarah Connor (Germany), Elisa (Italy), Kashmir (Denmark), Patricia Kaas (France), La Oreja De Van Gogh (Spain), Adriano Celentano (Italy), Hooverphonic (Belgium), Indochine (France) Show less

Department Head responsible for a) licensing in third party repertoire for distribution by V2 internationally and b) for licensing out V2 repertoire to non-affiliate territories. Reporting to Group CEO.Achievements- Successfully building profitable new division- Licensing in to V2 (a) Gut Records/Tom Jones for world ex- North America/UK/Australia, (b) Sanctuary label deal (c) Mute/Moby for Japan (d) Aimee Mann for world ex-North America (e) Bonnier/Antique for Greece-… Show more Department Head responsible for a) licensing in third party repertoire for distribution by V2 internationally and b) for licensing out V2 repertoire to non-affiliate territories. Reporting to Group CEO.Achievements- Successfully building profitable new division- Licensing in to V2 (a) Gut Records/Tom Jones for world ex- North America/UK/Australia, (b) Sanctuary label deal (c) Mute/Moby for Japan (d) Aimee Mann for world ex-North America (e) Bonnier/Antique for Greece- Successfully establishing network of licensees in over 20 territories Show less

General Manager and co-owner of independent record label specializing in licensing and consultancy in emerging markets on behalf of UK, American and European independents.Achievements- Building Timbuktu as a successful and profitable licensing broker in emerging markets- Successfully representing over 30 labels (including Infectious, React, Rounder, SPV, Strictly Rhythm and Time) in these markets- Identifying V2 as a strategic partner and negotiating sale of Timbuktu to V2… Show more General Manager and co-owner of independent record label specializing in licensing and consultancy in emerging markets on behalf of UK, American and European independents.Achievements- Building Timbuktu as a successful and profitable licensing broker in emerging markets- Successfully representing over 30 labels (including Infectious, React, Rounder, SPV, Strictly Rhythm and Time) in these markets- Identifying V2 as a strategic partner and negotiating sale of Timbuktu to V2 in 1998- Establishing extensive network of licensees incl. opening a representative office in Beijing, China- Developing Flame Tree as a successful world music label with a catalogue of 40 albums (including Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Lucky Dube new releases and catalogue) Show less