Songtradr has hired music licensing expert Nick Woollard as Senior Vice President of Global Platform Sales.
In this new position, Woollard will be responsible for accelerating Songtradr’s licensing business, working directly with a range of media companies and brands that use music, providing a data-informed music discovery and matchmaking experience.
Prior to joining Songtradr, Woollard was a key member of the Audio Network leadership team, overseeing global Sales and Operations and supporting several stages of growth through the business’ international expansion.
He has over a decade of experience in music licensing, working across advertising, branded content and television.
A strong interest in technology and innovation led to study at the renowned Swedish creative business school, Hyper Island, before working as a consultant to entrepreneurial businesses in the music and media industries.
Woollard joins additional prominent new hires, including David Sayer, Director of Premium Music (Australia) and Jennie Ingram, VP of Business and Legal Affairs.
“We’re looking forward to working with him and leveraging his impressive skills in this area as we grow our licensing business.”
Paul Wiltshire, Songtradr
Paul Wiltshire, CEO of Songtradr, said: “Nick has cultivated strong relationships in the music and media industries and possesses an exceptional understanding of emerging trends across the entertainment landscape.
“We’re looking forward to working with him and leveraging his impressive skills in this area as we grow our licensing business.”
“Songtradr has already proven itself as an innovative and disruptive business and continues to invest in creating an ever-improving user experience for both buyers and suppliers of music.”
Nick Woollard
“I couldn’t be more excited to be joining Songtradr,” said Nick Woollard.
“What stands out immediately is their artist-first approach and desire to build a vertically integrated music ecosystem.
“Songtradr has already proven itself as an innovative and disruptive business and continues to invest in creating an ever-improving user experience for both buyers and suppliers of music.”
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