JAKE BEAUMONT-NESBITT

Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt is a London-based advisor with over 20 years of experience in music management, business strategy, and technological innovation. He guides artists and tech firms globally, with a proven track record of driving commercial success for independent and major label acts across Asia, Europe, and the USA. With a background in financial markets, Jake applies rigorous analytical skills to advise rights holders and technology companies on operational strategies. His elite client list includes Beyoncé, Rihanna, and The Clash. Notably, he supported Radiohead's groundbreaking self-release of In Rainbows and manages international strategic partnerships for US music publishers. A pivotal voice in industry dialogues, Jake participates in dialogues with WIPO, the EU, and the UK/US governments to remodel music business models for the digital age. He is a sought-after speaker at major global events such as Web Summit and SXSW, and has been a curator at India’s largest music conference, All About Music, since its inception in 2016. Jake contributes to talent development via the European Commission’s (EC) Music Moves Europe Talent awards and has developed EC-backed management training courses. His current focus involves D2C strategies and tech start-ups, optimising fan engagement and advanced ticketing solutions. As Director of Innovation & Education at the International Music Managers Forum (IMMF), Jake leads initiatives across 60+ countries to reinvent investment models for creators as brands and to organise and leverage fan communities. For Project Zero - an ocean conservation initiative - he helped launch the first-ever social token for a registered charity. Beyond his professional work, Jake is a passionate scuba diver and history enthusiast.