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TeamOperators

The people behind every release.

Twenty years of collective experience across strategy, production, publishing, marketing and legal — working from London, New York and Lagos.

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Julian Kay
Founder & CEO · London

Twenty years across three continents building artists from clubs to arenas. Former head of A&R at two majors before founding Lordkay in 2014.

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Amara Osei
President, Global · London

Runs the day-to-day across all regions. Previously scaled operations at two of the largest independent music companies in Europe.

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Davi Chen
Head of Strategy · New York

Ex-management consultant turned music strategist. Builds the frameworks behind every campaign, deal and roster decision.

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Sara Lindqvist
Head of Production · London

Multi-platinum producer and mix engineer. Runs the production floor across our three studios and picks every engineer we hire.

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Elena Rossi
Head of Publishing · New York

Fifteen years in publishing administration. Recovers seven-figure royalty leaks on almost every catalog she audits.

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Kwame Adjei
Head of Africa & Middle East · Lagos

Opened our Lagos office in 2022. The most connected operator working in the West African corridor today.

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Mira Tanaka
Head of Marketing · New York

Built launch campaigns for artists that have collectively surpassed twelve billion streams. Runs paid, editorial and creator strategy.

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Oliver Hart
General Counsel · London

Music lawyer who has negotiated recording, publishing and merch deals on both sides of the table. Rare thing: liked by both.

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