Damien Yare
Vice President Business Affairs, Emerging Markets @Warner Music Group
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President Business Affairs, Emerging Markets @Warner Music Group
London, GB
Lead business and legal affairs strategy across South Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, driving Warner’s expansion in some of the fastest-growing music markets• Supported multiple market entries and partnerships, helping establish Warner’s footprint in regions representing 40% of the global population• Built and led a multinational legal team across five countries, navigating complex regulatory and governance issues in growth-stage territories• Play a key role in Warner’s M&A efforts across emerging markets, shaping deal strategy and overseeing execution from due diligence through integration• Act as a commercial partner to the regional president and creative leadership, aligning localised strategies with global priorities and unlocking new value for artists and audiences
EDUCATION
University of Cambridge
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio and Television
Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctor, E.U. Copyright Law, U.S. Copyright Law, Trial Advocacy, U.S./U.K. Legal Systems, Entertainment Law
ABOUT DAMIEN YARE
I\'m a commercially minded music industry executive with deep experience spanning recorded music, artist management, live, and global strategy. Over the past decade, I’ve helped scale international operations, launch artist ventures, and participate in M&A and expansion efforts across some of the fastest-growing territories in the world.Currently at Warner Music, I lead business and legal strategy for emerging markets, supporting growth in regions that now represent 40% of the global population. Alongside this, I’ve founded and run a boutique agency working with Grammy-winning talent and music startups, bridging creative vision with commercial execution.What gets me out of bed? Helping ideas, and people, scale. Whether it\'s an artist building a global audience, a start-up preparing for investment, or a team navigating complex cross-border deals, I thrive in shaping strategy, leading teams, and translating potential into outcomes.Let’s connect if you\'re building bold things in music, tech, or creative markets.
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