Organizational Leadership | Consulting | Community Engagement | Governmental Affairs | Public Speaking | Strategic Partnership | Board Relations | Biz DevMala Sharma is a creative thinker with financial skills and a proven leader of high performing, collaborative, cross-functional teams. Sharma's broad-based experience in the entertainment industry includes business development, management and strategic partnerships in music and digital entertainment.Sharma has been consulting In the creative industries since 2015, clients include- Wabi Sabi Sound, Callonwolde Fine Arts Center, Avatar Events Group, 40 Watt Club, Sound Diplomacy... With 20+ years in the music & entertainment industry, her work with GRAMMY-winning music producers Rick Rubin and Brendan O’Brien has resulted in timeless, multi-platinum recordings by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and more. A seasoned music industry executive that has worked in all aspects of the industry from recording, artists and label management, tour production and business and operations. Sharma also established City National Bank’s presence in Atlanta as VP by building upon her relationships with high-profile entertainment clients, overseeing marketing and sponsorship for the bank’s flagship Atlanta office. Sharma’s career also includes tenures at Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Def American Records and Fifty Seven Records (a Sony label).In 2010, Sharma helped found Georgia Music Partners (GMP), a non-profit music advocacy coalition. As GMP's founder, executive director then president, she led the group’s lobbying efforts resulting in 'The Georgia Musical Investment Act, signed into law in 2018. Her expertise combined with a strong desire to advocate and educate on behalf of the industry has earned her tremendous respect as a community builder and leader in music advocacy. With over 10 years of legislative experience, she has been at the forefront of policy changes in Georgia at local and state levels and partners with National music advocacy organizations. In 2019, Sharma was appointed to the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Commission and in 2022 was appointed to the Atlanta Music Festival Commission by the Atlanta City Council. Additional board service includes US IP Alliance,The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter and Napster's Artists Advisory Board, Backstage Pass, Inc.
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