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Deepa Seshadri

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I'm a music industry professional with global experience in publishing, sync licensing, catalogue management and partnerships.

About

I’m a music industry professional with global experience in publishing, sync licensing, catalogue management and partnerships. I pitch music for TV, film, advertising and digital media, manage licensing from brief to agreement, and build long-term relationships with music industry stakeholders worldwide. I combine creative pitching with strong commercial awareness, growing partnerships and generating revenue from global catalogues.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • HindiIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience

Head of Partnerships (Business Development & Sync) · Anara Publishing & Horus MusicFeb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

Pitched catalogue music proactively to supervisors & agencies worldwide for placements in TV, Film, Advertising and Gaming. Responded to 200+ briefs from supervisors, editors and agencies; curated creative selections and delivered quick, client-focused responses. Closed sync and licensing end-to-end including rights clearance, negotiations, and contract finalisation contributing to a 50% increase in sync revenue in 2025. Built and maintained a network of 300+ music supervisors, agents and production houses. Represented Bucks Music Group’s production music catalogue. Identified new sync platform partnerships, securing 4 new contracts in H2 2025. Supported catalogue promotion through curated playlists, newsletters and targeted outreach campaigns.

Head of Music / Executive Producer / Creative Lead · Various Companies (India)Jan 2011 – Dec 2020 · 10 yrs

Managed audio production projects and release workflows — handled stems, masters, metadata, artist credits, delivery of masters and assets for digital/video distribution and sync usage. Led A&R, recording, and music production across multiple branded music projects. Oversaw artist selection, vocal performance, song production, studio sessions, arrangements & final masters for a Digital Talent Show (shortlisted talent from 500+ entries). Produced 70+ episodes of a live-music show, working with top Indian artists. Led a team of 10 while heading content production & strategy for Chillx App Tools & Systems.

Education

MA in Music Industry Studies · University of Liverpool2030 – 2021

Certifications and awards

YouTube Asset Monetization2022 – 2026
YouTube Music Certification2022 – 2023

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