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Jay Ahern

DE
Association For Electronic Music
Chief Growth Officer
DE

Senior Manager with 25 years of experience in team development, growth management, and content platform development, specializing in A&R, product, partnerships, sales, operations, content licensing, emerging technologies, and the digital instrument market.
A strong communicator and people leader, I excel at building highly engaged teams, negotiating effectively, and maintaining a forward-thinking mentality.
Over the past two decades, I have supervised the growth of established industry brands, launched innovative sample-based instruments, and developed game-changing platforms. My expertise keeps me at the forefront of future technologies, artist management, and musical creativity.
As an authority in the music scene, I have collaborated with some of the largest names in the business, including Four Tet, Franz Ferdinand, Richie Hawtin, and Moby. I have built regional teams for PIAS and Domino, developed digital distribution for Berlin’s Hard Wax record store, and managed samples platforms Beatport Sounds and LANDR Samples. Additionally, I served as an A&R and North American consultant at finetunes/The Orchard.
As a music producer, I have released numerous records and performed live at renowned venues such as Fabric, Berghain, and various clubs across Europe, Japan, and North America.

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