President & CEO, APM Music
Former Head of TV/Music, NBCUniversal
CEO, Fenix360
Allan Klepfisz
CEO, Fenix360
Sr. Manager, Creative Music Strategy, Paramount Global
Senior Vice President of Film Music, Universal Pictures
Business Head, Create & Collab, TM Ventures (India)
Aton Ben-Horin
EVP, A&R - Warner Music Group
Vice President A&R, Red Bull Records
Director, Publishing Creative – Red Bull Records
CEO, LME (Management for Dido, Forest Blakk, Picture This)
Partner & Co-Owner, Best Friends Music (Manager of Billie Eilish, Finneas)
David O'Connor
Vice President, Artist & Business Development, Live Nation
British Consul General, Los Angeles
Founder & CEO, Seeker Music
Franny Graham
Vice President Creative, Primary Wave
Co-Founder & President, Allsaints Music Group (China)
Founder & CEO, Playlist Push
Composer & Producer
Vice President of Global Strategy, KREATION Music Rights
Music Coordinator, Creative Music Strategy, Paramount Global
Director A&R, BMG
Isaac Heymann
A&R, American Recordings
President, Virgin Music Group North America & EVP, Global Artist Relations
Jakub Kouřil
Organiser, Composers Summit Prague
Founder & Music Supervisor, Sound Advice
CEO, Eventim Live Asia
Manager, Creative Music Strategy, Paramount Global
Music Supervisor (The Way Home, This Is Us, Workaholics, Las Vegas & more)
Sr. Vice President, MDDN
Founder, WARM (Worldwide Airplay Radio Monitor)
Director, International A&R, KREATION Music Rights
Music Creative Production, Netflix Series Animation
Founder & CEO, Hooky
Music Creative & Production Series, Netflix
Founder, Counsel Plus, Co. / Attorney, Peter Law Group
Co-Founder, Little Wolf Music & Sound
Manager, Creative Music Strategy, Paramount
Sr. VP/Head of A&R, Red Bull Records
Associate Manager, Original Music, FOX Entertainment Music
Kristýna Nováková
Publishing Manager, Supraphon
Music Supervisor & Founder, Dreamboat Music
CEO, Times Music (India)
Founder, Cool Sh*t, Cool People
Partner, Head of A&R, Position Music
Contributing Editor, Music Business Worldwide (Music & Media Journalist)
Co-Founder & CEO, Cyanite
Vice President, Music Clearance, Paramount Pictures
Founder, Songrunner Entertainment
Host "New & Approved" KLOS, Los Angeles / Westwood One & Benztown Radio Networks Syndicated Host
Executive Editor, West Coast and Nashville,
Billboard
Michael Goldberg
A&R, American Recordings
Co-Founder & Executive Vice President, The Hello Group
Head of Creator Services, DistroKid
President of Music & Publishing, NBCUniversal
Global Partnerships Manager, AIMS API
VP of Music & Head A&R, UnitedMasters
Co-Founder & CEO, Stem
Sr. Vice President A&R/Head of Creative, Disney Music Group
Senior Vice President of Film Music, Universal Pictures
Nat Pastor
Co-CEO, Virgin Music Group
Co-Founder & CEO, Harmix
Vice President of Soundtrack & Marketing, Universal Pictures
Publisher, Digital Music News
Founder, Radish Music Supervision
Chairman InterTalent Rights Group/Chosen Music
Executive Vice President of Motion Picture Music, Universal Pictures
Founder & Chairman, Mobilium Global
Manager, Music Creative & Production, Netflix India
Publisher, The Music Registry & Co-Founder, MUBU-TV
Founder & Chief Creative Officer, The Orchard
CEO (Head of Europe), KREATION Music Rights Europe AB
Head of Music, Angel Studios
A&R, Position Music
Founder & President, A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO
Founder, Alchemic Sonic Environment
(Academy Award Nominated Songwriter/Producer – One Direction, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift & more)
Director A&R, Sony Music Publishing
Director, Programming Music, FOX Entertainment Music
Head of Educational Partnerships, The MLC
VP Partnerships, Sofar Sounds
Shirley Halperin
Editor In Chief, Los Angeles Magazine
Founder & CEO, Malsons Media
Worldwide Executive & President of Music, Electronic Arts
Founder & Host, The Music Podcast
Founder & CEO, The Hello Group
Co-Owner, Mom+Pop Music
Sr. Programming Director / Music Strategies, Trafalgar Releasing
President & CEO, Position Music
Vice President of Film & Music Licensing, Universal Pictures
Business Strategist & Advisor, Malson's Media (India)
Assoc. Manager, Creative Music, Fox Entertainment
Co-President, Republic Records
Vice President, Brand Partnerships, Capitol Music Group + Motown Records
Jin Suk Choi "JINBYJIN"
Director, International A&R, KREATION Music Rights
Jin Suk Choi, also widely known as JINBYJIN, is a globally renowned music professional and entrepreneur, highly esteemed for his exceptional contributions to the international music scene. As a multi-platinum producer and a member of the twice Grammy-nominated songwriting and production team Dsign Music, his impressive career boasts 68 No.1 placements on various Billboard Charts, marking a significant impact on both the K-pop industry and the global music landscape.
Expanding his reach beyond music production, Jin has also excelled academically. He was appointed as a professor at Digital Seoul Culture Arts University at the young age of 29. In this role, he has played a pivotal part in nurturing the next generation of musicians, sharing invaluable insights from his extensive, hands-on experience in the ever-evolving music industry.
Jin's entrepreneurial endeavors are as notable as his creative achievements. He co-founded several global enterprises in record label, music publishing, management, and technology, showcasing a profound understanding of the music landscapes in both the East and West. His leadership has been crucial in fostering cross-cultural musical exchanges, thus enriching the global music repertoire.
In music publishing, EKKO Music Rights, co-founded by Jin, has become a formidable entity dedicated to bridging the gap between Eastern and Western music markets. The company is a testament to Jin's dedication to cross-cultural collaboration, offering robust publishing services, and promoting diversity in music. Under his strategic leadership, the company has spurred significant cultural exchanges, democratized the music industry, and advocated for equitable representation and opportunities for creators worldwide.
As Jin Suk Choi takes on the role of Director of International A&R at Kreation Music Rights, his rich insights from various executive and entrepreneurial roles will be invaluable. His extensive experience in music production, academic mentorship, and innovative entrepreneurship gives him a distinctive outlook.
Jin's in-depth knowledge of Eastern and Western music scenes, gained through his global ventures, ideally positions him to lead the expansion of Kreation Music Rights in these territories. His track record in fostering cross-cultural collaborations will be instrumental in establishing Kreation Music Rights as a global hub for musical creativity and innovation.
