Faryal Khan-Thompson

Faryal Khan-Thompson is a strategic global operator and marketing leader currently serving as the Vice President of Global Markets, Strategy & Development at EMPIRE, where they focus on international expansion and growth strategies. With extensive experience in the music industry, they previously held the role of Vice President International at TuneCore, where they significantly increased annual revenues and market share. Faryal has also worked in various capacities at companies like TransPerfect and CD Baby, demonstrating a strong track record in project management, client relations, and operational leadership. They are an active board member and a Women in Music ambassador, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry. Faryal completed their education with a Bachelor of Science in History Public Policy & International Relations from Carnegie Mellon University.