Devraj Sanyal

About Devraj Sanyal

With over 30 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry, I am a media & entertainment business leader, entrepreneur, and creative strategist who drives growth and innovation for Universal Music Group (UMG) in emerging markets for the last 14 years. As the Chairman and CEO of UMG India and South Asia, and the SVP Strategy for Africa, Middle East, and Asia (AMEA), I oversee a multi-pronged music and music led entertainment model that leverages the label\'s & all of our allied businesses and it’s strengths and capabilities across various segments and platforms locally & globally.I have a proven track record of delivering strategic and commercial objectives, building values-driven businesses from the ground up, and forging strong relationships with clients and agencies in global markets. I have also co-founded and launched several successful initiatives and landmark events over the last few decades that have shaped the culture and landscape of the industry. I am passionate about developing and nurturing talent, fostering collaboration, and creating value for the stakeholders and the society. I am also an accomplished musician and a published author, with a keen interest in the arts and literature.

Experience

1. Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia SVP Strategy Amea

   Universal Music Group

   Mar 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   As Chairman CEO of one of the most exciting hyper growth markets in the world, my mandate is to build out a music, media and entertainment business that straddles all interconnected businesses in the ecosystem, especially with music and artists within the core business. I double hat as SVP of strategy for the broader region of Africa, Middle East & Asia called AMeA to find synergistic business propositions and solutions to help grow our footprint.

Education

• St. Xavier's Boys' Academy

  SSC

  1985 — 1990

• KC College

  HSC, Computer Science

• St. Xavier's College

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Statistics & Econometrics

Skills

• Talent Management
• Media Planning
• Sponsorship
• Mobile Entertainment
• Balance Sheet
• Mobile Marketing
• Digital Entertainment
• Brand Development
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Event Planning
• Start-Ups
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• New Business Development
• P&L Management
• Leadership
• Management
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Marketing
• Entertainment Management
• Marketing Management
• Mobile Devices
• Music
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Entertainment
• Online Advertising
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Retail
• Market Research
• Digital Media
• Marketing Communications
• Film
• Business Development
• Mobile Advertising
• Digital Marketing