Shelley will be responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's goals, and will oversee all facets of the company's finance and accounting operations
NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists—owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies—has named Atticus Shelley as the company's new Vice President of Finance. Shelley's appointment was announced today by Matt Barrington, TuneCore's Chief Financial and Strategy Officer, to whom he will report.
Barrington commented, "TuneCore's expansion in recent years has enabled us to provide substantial growth and development opportunities for independent artists, while increasing our global presence and scaling our offering to benefit as many artists as possible. Under Atticus' leadership, our finance team will continue to not only ensure effective execution and oversight of the financial operations to best serve our artists, but also act as a key partner to the business around our artist development and growth strategies."
As TuneCore's VP, Finance, Shelley will be responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's goals, will lead and manage the company's finance team, and will oversee all facets of the company's finance and accounting operations while driving transformation for efficiency and scalability. Shelley will also serve as an advisor for the TuneCore executive team, providing extensive analysis of financial data to help guide growth and expansion efforts throughout the company.
Shelley commented, "I am excited to be joining TuneCore at such a pivotal stage in its mission toward empowering independent artists to take full control of their music careers. Having started my career with Spotify at the beginning of the streaming age, I feel fortunate to once again be joining a company so integral to the music ecosystem and so committed to its cause. As the industry continues its shift towards technological advancement and forward-thinking innovation supporting artists, I am looking forward to applying my expertise in corporate finance and strategy to help inform the next evolution of TuneCore's best in class products and services."
To TuneCore, Shelley brings extensive experience driving substantial growth and profitability for companies both within and outside the entertainment industry. After earning his degree in Business Administration from Boston University, Shelley started his early career working for Hulu before moving to Spotify where he served as a founding Director of the company's Financial Planning and Analysis team, significantly contributing to the company's quadruple digit growth and global expansion leading up to its direct listing on the NYSE. Most recently, Shelley served as Executive Director of Finance at Investi Financial Inc. where he was responsible for all financial affairs, including corporate strategy, financial reporting, and investor relations.
About Believe:
Believe is one of the world's leading digital music companies. Believe's mission is to develop independent artists and labels in the digital world by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development. Believe's passionate team of digital music experts around the world leverages the Group's global technology platform to advise artists and labels, distribute and promote their music. Its 2,020 employees in more than 50 countries aim to support independent artists and labels with a unique digital expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including Believe, TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Naïve, Groove Attack, AllPoints, Ishtar and Byond. Believe is listed on compartment B of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: BLV, ISIN: FR0014003FE9). www.believe.com
About TuneCore:
TuneCore is the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists to build audiences and careers – with technology and services across distribution, publishing administration, and a range of promotional services. TuneCore Music Distribution services help artists, labels, and managers sell their music through Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TikTok, Tencent, and more than 150 download and streaming stores worldwide, while retaining 100 percent of their rights for a low annual flat fee. TuneCore Music Publishing Administration assists songwriters by administering their compositions through licensing, registration, worldwide royalty collections, and placement opportunities in film, TV, commercials, video games, and more. The TuneCore Artist Services portal offers a suite of tools and services that enable artists to promote their craft, connect with fans, and get their music heard. TuneCore, part of Believe, is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and Nashville, and operates globally through local teams based in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, South Africa, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore across 5 continents. www.tunecore.com
Media Contact
John Graffo, TuneCore, 1 6782066668, [email protected], www.tunecore.com
Maria Ho-Burge, TuneCore, 1 9179294888, [email protected], www.tunecore.com
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