Bryan M Johnson

Head of Artist & Industry Partnerships, International at Spotify | Partnerships, Relations, Education, Policy & Innovation | Music & Technology Leader | Board Trustee

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Creative and forward-thinking leader with over 20 years’ experience across music and tech, both as an artist and executive. Proven track record delivering partnerships and programmes that create opportunities for artists, platforms and rightsholders. Drives strategic partnerships, talent and industry relations, educational initiatives, and music policy across streaming and creator ecosystems, bridging creative ambition with commercial vision to foster sustainable growth. Public speaker and industry advocate focused on artists, rights and innovation. Motivated by progressive approaches that generate value and develop audiences. Head of Artist & Industry Partnerships, International at Spotify, Board Trustee at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, and Board Member at the Roundhouse Trust, London.

Experience

  • Spotify (13 yrs 2 mos)
    • Head of Artist & Industry Partnerships, International
      Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    • Lead, Artist & Label Services (UK & IE)
      Apr 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Led both the Artist & Label Marketing and Artist & Industry Partnerships teams across the UK & Ireland.

    • Director, Artist Services (UK & Europe)
      Jun 2015 - Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Session Musician at Drums
    Jan 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 7 mos

    Studio and live work for artists including Basia Bulat, Cold Specks, Terry Hall, Tom Speight, Tom Visser, James McCartney, Ilan Eshkeri, Tim Wheeler. TV & film soundtrack credits include Spike Island, Ashes, The Athena, Creation Stories.

  • Membership & International Representative at PRS for Music
    Oct 2011 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • The Dead 60s at Sony Music Entertainment
    Sep 2003 - Jan 2008 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Drums & Songs.