Senior Vice President of Film Music, Universal Pictures
President, Virgin Music
Founder & Music Supervisor, Sound Advice
CEO, Eventim Live Asia
Music Creative Production, Netflix Series Animation
Co-Founder, Little Wolf Music & Sound
Contributing Editor, Music Business Worldwide (Music & Media Journalist)
Co-Founder & CEO, Cyanite
President of Music & Publishing, NBCUniversal
Senior Vice President of Film Music, Universal Pictures
Vice President of Soundtrack & Marketing, Universal Pictures
Founder, Radish Music Supervision
Chairman InterTalent Rights Group/Chosen Music
Executive Vice President of Motion Picture Music, Universal Pictures
Publisher, The Music Registry & Co-Founder, MUBU-TV
Founder & President, A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO
Worldwide Executive & President of Music, Electronic Arts
Vice President of Film & Music Licensing, Universal Pictures
Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE
Chairman InterTalent Rights Group / Chosen Music
Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE's three-decade-long career in the UK entertainment industry has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a visionary leader and innovator. His achievements, including receiving an OBE from Her Majesty The Queen, highlight his significant contributions to the field. Notably, his collaboration with the late Sir George Martin on the groundbreaking album celebrating Larry Adler's Gershwin performances, featuring music legends like Carly Simon, Cher, Elton John, and Sting, secured a place in the Guinness World Records.
As a well-respected artist manager, Jonathan achieved notable success, guiding Welsh soprano Charlotte Church to become the youngest musician topping the UK classical charts. His ventures into British Black R&B and Hip Hop, managing acts like Jamelia, Big Brovaz, Terri Walker, N-Dubz, and WSTRN, garnered them 16 MOBO Awards and BRIT nominations collectively. Co-chairing the UK Classical BRITs and managing Katherine Jenkins and Russell Watson further demonstrate his influence in the classical music sphere.
As Chairman of Chosen Music and InterTalent Rights Group, Jonathan continues to excel in nurturing and developing talent in collaboration with major music companies. His philanthropic endeavors in charities like Variety, MOBO Charity Foundation, and ChickenShed showcase his commitment to giving back. Beyond his home country, Jonathan's advisory role in Festival UK 2022 and influential media commentary on the entertainment industry further solidify his impact on a global scale. With an unwavering passion and dedication to the creative arts, Jonathan Shalit remains an inspiration and leader in the industry.
