Mario Melgar De La Puente

Creator Economy & Entertainment Senior Executive | AI-Driven Growth | Streaming Platforms | Fan Monetization | Ex-Sony Music Director

Peru

About

I am a C-level business executive with 20+ years of experience scaling businesses, leading digital transformation, building revenue engines, opening markets in Latin America, USA and Europe. My career spans music, media, entertainment, and e-commerce ventures — with one consistent pattern: I constantly identify growth opportunities, build disruptive teams, optimize operations, and turn strategy into measurable business impact. Selected projects include: leading companies to record revenue, profit, and digital market share; building global digital monetization platforms; developing e-commerce platforms processing 1M+ daily transactions; generating US$5M+ in annual savings through innovation; and creating tech AI-based initiatives that reduced staff costs by 30%. I bring a combination of corporate discipline and entrepreneurial execution: P&L ownership, commercial leadership, digital development, market expansion, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural leadership executed in 5 languages, and always leading by example. Teamwork works.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at FanLab
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    - Led FanLab’s regional expansion, opening operations in 5 countries during the first year and positioning the company as a scalable fan monetization platform. - Generated US$1M+ in first-year revenue, achieving the full-year budget within the first 6 months. - Scaled the subscription model to 50K+ paying superfans through artist-led communities, rewards, exclusive content, and fan experiences.

  • Head of Programming at GRUPORPP S.A.
    Nov 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Lead strategy and programming for six national radio brands. - Created the first AI-based radio DJs, reducing staff costs by 30%. - Drove market share growth and brand positioning across all genres. - Oversaw teams, analytics, and partnership strategies with major labels and DSPs. - Defined and implemented content strategy, audience engagement, and AI-driven operational innovation

  • Country Director at Sony Music Entertainment
    Dec 2021 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    - Achieved best revenue, profit, and market share ever. - Drove audience growth and digital monetization strategies - Oversaw both Sony Music and The Orchard operations. - Managed artist- and customer relations with local and regional brands.

  • Marketing Director at Cerro Music Group
    Mar 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Signed and developed +10 artists and catalogs, obtaining two Latin Grammy nominations. - Oversaw marketing strategy, artist development, and catalog monetization. - Managed global distribution and digital growth through DSP partnerships.

  • Chief Executive Officer at EarCandy Town
    Jun 2018 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Created Tech- and eCommerce-based solutions for the music industry. - Expanded client portfolio by 205% and developed new revenue streams through digital monetization. - Strengthened partnerships with key regional industry players. - Increased annual revenue by 50% and annual profit by 35%.