LEADERSHIP

Former President and CEO at industry giants Virgin Records, Warner Bros. Records and EMI North America. Phil personally signed artists including Linkin Park and Josh Groban, and worked on the careers of Coldplay, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sex Pistols, The Spice Girls, Janet Jackson and more. Phil Q was named Billboard's Music Executive of the Year in 2001, served on the Fender and Gibson Guitar Boards, served as the Vice-Chairman of the Grammy Foundation (Recording Academy) and remains one of the most senior executives in the entertainment industry.

Ed has over 11 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Initially working extensively in the music industry with heavyweight brands such as Monstercat, Trap Nation and Disciple, Ed built a large network of contacts at all levels. A seasoned brand campaign consultant, he has worked with household names such as EA, Ubisoft, Hewlett Packard, Entertainment One, ISAWITFIRST, Audible and many more. At present, Ed develops and oversees a variety of tech projects including LabelRadar and Post For Rent, while also managing high profile social media influencers with a focus on diversifying their revenue streams.

COO and Executive Producer with over 6 years experience in entertainment and a strong background in sales, business strategy, and operations. Kyran worked directly alongside his brother since the start of Hello, quickly developing an eye for talent and artist development. Kyran heads up our operations, expansion opportunities and assists the CEO on all corporate matters. Additionally, Kyran oversees Hello's TV/film projects at Hello Pictures.

One of the original four founders of Myspace. James is a well respected and connected executive in the world of digital and tech. Since the sale of MySpace, Fabricant founded and enterprise social networking company IdeaPlane and most recentlyTuneMoji, a social media and video platform that is one of four companies in the world with global full catalog licenses with the major labels and publishers to combine music with videos and GIFs.

Kyran Underhill is an executive assistant to the partners at The Hello Group, working closely with Hello's priority clients. Kyran also works heavily on Hello Pictures projects as a producer and creative developer.

One of the most respected and famous music publishing executives in the world and former President of Virgin Music, EVP of Epic Records, and EVP of Virgin Records America. Kaz worked on global projects including One Direction and Little Mix in Asia, heavily contributing to 1D's success as the biggest boyband in that territory. He works with Queen, Nirvana, Arashi, and many others.

Bill is known for producing A Star is Born (2018), Gran Torino (2008), A Very Long Engagement (2004), and Grudge Match (2013). As an executive he had a hand in dozens of movies including LA Confidential (1997), JFK (1991),  You've Got Mail (1998), Heat (1995), The Perfect Storm (2000), Three Kings (1999), and The Harry Potter series. Gerber was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture for A Star is Born and an Emmy for Outstanding Made for Television Movie for James Dean.

The former global CEO of one of the largest marketing agencies in the world, Saatchi & Saatchi for over 6 years - overseeing 114 offices in over 76 countries with more than 6,000 employees. Jimmy brings with him a  wealth of experience and connections in the advertising and marketing world. Jimmy also spent 4 years as the Vice-Chairman of Wilshire Axon, a digital product and design company based in Los Angeles.

Cory is an experienced global music agent and executive, who oversees all live touring and events at Hello Live. With over 12 years of experience in the industry working at major agencies including WME and APA, Cory has represented pop-stars and brands alike, having arranged and coordinated 100+ city world tours in the live & digital space. Cory is also a Partner at Hello Pictures, developing intellectual properties and overseeing production across all media platforms including film, television, music, theatre, publishing and digital.

An experienced cinematographer, animator, motion graphics designer, editor, and writer. Seth Harden spent 5 years directing music videos for numerous artists such as Common, Mos Def, Cypress Hill, Lauryn Hill, and Ariana Grande. In 2011, Seth joined the MotorTrend Channel as a Producer on the series "Epic Drives" and "RoadKill". In 2019, Harden signed on with the Noise Nest Animation Network as Head of Development. Seth won an Academy Award as an editor on Icarus.

Christine is a physical production executive with over 10 years of experience in live-action television series. Christine spent 5 years as a Senior Production Manager for the iconic Marvel Television, working on Daredevil (S2), Iron Fist (S1, S2), Luke Cage (S2), and The Punisher (S1, S2). Christine is a hands-on executive working closely with showrunners and producers and has experience in all stages of production, from budgeting, scheduling, and supervision to assembling crews and overseeing post-production.

Former Head of Development for LD Entertainment, Scott has overseen development and production in the family & YA market for over a decade, working on I Can Only Imagine ($86M Box Office), Risen ($46M Box Office), Judy ($46M Box Office), Jackie ($30M Box Office), Words On Bathroom Walls, and many more. He has established strong relationships at Netflix, Hulu, Disney, Amazon, HBO, Apple, BBC, ITV and more.

Former team member in management operations at Roc Nation, Nick Schlein worked across their star-studded roster building and developing brand partnerships and helping to actualize their clients’ entrepreneurial aspirations. He’s worked with the likes of Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, and Kelly Rowland. Prior to Roc Nation, Nick worked in various roles at tech startups and venture capital firms in the Bay Area, developing a network of strategic partners.

After a successful run as an A&R for The Hello Group's music publishing division, Michael's skill and talent for storytelling and project management were quickly discovered. As an avid gamer, Michael will be assisting on development and production duties, while overseeing our R&D on games development internationally.