Christopher Dempsey

Chris Dempsey is a seasoned music industry professional with extensive experience in artist management and marketing. As the Founder and Artist Manager at Corduroy Artists since January 2025, Dempsey has built upon a successful tenure at YMU, where as Managing Director of YMU Music from October 2014 to January 2025, numerous chart successes were achieved, including four number one albums and over three million ticket sales. Previous roles include Director at YMU Music managing high-profile artists such as Take That and Katherine Jenkins, as well as Senior Marketing Manager at Sony Music Entertainment, where campaigns were executed for notable acts like Meghan Trainor and Ozzy Osbourne. Earlier experience includes positions at Jeepster Recordings and SPILL Magazine, contributing to a robust career foundation beginning with a Bachelor's Degree in Contemporary Popular Music from the Academy of Contemporary Music.