Tunecore Names VP/International

• Independent digital music distribution company, TuneCore has named Faryal Khan-Thompson as Vice President, International. Khan-Thompson joins TuneCore from Tag, an international creative production agency, where she was Global Head of the company’s Localization division.

Ms. Khan-Thompson reports to Andreea Gleeson, TuneCore’s Chief Revenue Officer, who said, “At TuneCore we are committed to connecting with independent artists on a local level, and one of the best ways to do this is to deliver a multi-language local TuneCore website experience to more independent artists around the world. We are proud to be the leading multilingual competitor in the industry, with an expanding local team in-tune with market and artist needs. By hiring Faryal to lead our international operations, we have brought on a key leader who has the expertise to guide and scale TuneCore’s localization, which is crucial as we further advance our global expansion.”

Commenting on her new TuneCore opportunity, Khan-Thompson remarked, “I’m thrilled to be taking on this role during a period of exponential worldwide expansion at TuneCore. As the company continues to grow internationally, it’s important that we not lose our focus on connecting with artists and addressing their needs first and foremost. Through developing local partnerships and growing brand awareness with on the ground presence, I want to reach independent artists in every market to help them get their music heard, get paid, and keep 100% of their profits. TuneCore’s localized websites are step one in enhancing the international customer experience and exploring a 360 strategy to drive wide-ranging growth that will benefit all stakeholders.”