Simon Carmel

Head of Business & Legal Affairs, Amea @Universal Music Group

London, GB

Highlights of my time at Universal Music have included- playing a leading role in the acquisition of EMI, obtaining regulatory approval in 7 jurisdictions and successful divestment of assets ordered by European Commission- responsibility for ensuring competition law compliance, and managing response to regulatory investigations (including successfully defending a case challenging terms of key digital licensing agreement)- significant public affairs role, including campaigning for and implementation of major European legislation (Copyright Directive, Digital Services and Markets Acts)- coordinating global partnership agreement to cover recording, merchandising, management, publishing, touring and other rights arising out of TV talent show. Working with rights owner, broadcasters and production companies to bring show to air;

College of Law

CPE / LPC, Law

University of Bristol

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

INSEAD

Vivendi advanced management course, Business/Commerce, General