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This list showcases the top United Kingdom based VP’ operating in the Music space. If you think a VP’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Jim Veevaert
VP Product of ROLI
Jim Veevaert currently serves ROLI as vice president of product. For over 20 years, Jim has brought legendary gaming franchises to market including Halo 3, Half-Life, and Counter-Strike. He co-founded Jerry Bruckheimer’s games division, and was the founding GM for Zynga’s Seattle studio
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About ROLI: ROLI is a London-based music technology company that produces musical instruments and software products.
Isabella Pighi
Vice President of Data of MelodyVR
Xoogler with extensive experience in product management, data management, and data science.
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About MelodyVR: MelodyVR is a destination for music in virtual reality.
Mike Callow
VP Manufacturing of Kano
Mike Callow is the VP of manufacturing at Kano, a company that creates computer and coding kits for all ages.
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About Kano: Kano provides a system of kits and coding platform that enables users to develop apps, games, and music.
Olivier Robert-Murphy
Executive Vice President of Universal Music Group
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About Universal Music Group: Universal Music Group offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide.
Terry Weerasinghe
GM / SVP Music, Marketing and Analytics of Beatport
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About Beatport: Beatport is an online music store that provides discovery tools, and music in premium digital formats for DJs and club music enthusiasts.
Adam Cardew
Vice President of Sony Music Entertainment
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About Sony Music Entertainment: Sony Music is a United States music corporation owned and operated by Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate
David Reay
Senior Vice President Human Resources of Sony Music Entertainment
David Reay, Sony Music Entertainment’s head of HR for the international business, is responsible for championing and driving the talent activity across Sony Music. This primary involves innovating around the foundations of HR – development, performance management, team effectiveness and engagement. Prior to SME David worked in a number of talent development and learning roles in the financial services sector, defence and IT industries. David’s focus in all of his roles has been cracking the connection between individual purpose and business success.
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About Sony Music Entertainment: Sony Music is a United States music corporation owned and operated by Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate
Steve Ackerman
EVP and Co-head Global Podcasts of Sony Music Entertainment
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About Sony Music Entertainment: Sony Music is a United States music corporation owned and operated by Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate
