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Zeeshan Zaidi

Head of Operations at Merchbar

Zeeshan Zaidi has extensive experience in the music industry, holding various leadership roles over the years. Zeeshan began their career in 2002 as the Senior Director of Marketing at BMG - The New Music Company. Zeeshan then joined RCA Records in 2004 as the VP of Digital Business before moving on to Sony Music Entertainment in 2005 as the VP of New Ventures. In 2007, Zeeshan became the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Business Development at Selectable Media, where they played a crucial role in expanding the company's reach and clientele. In 2009, they became the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Global at Lime Wire, LLC, where they were responsible for developing and launching new versions of their file-sharing client. In 2011, Zeeshan served as the CEO, Co-Founder, and Board Director of Host Committee, now known as FEVO. Zeeshan then joined Trigger Media Group as a Venture Advisor, where they collaborated with entrepreneurs to build and invest in digital media companies. Zeeshan's next position was at Live Nation Entertainment, where they served as the SVP/GM of Ticketmaster's Music and Artist Services division, overseeing various businesses and functions. Most recently, they joined Merchbar in 2018 as the Head of Operations. Throughout their career, Zeeshan has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the music industry.

Zeeshan Zaidi began their education at the International School of Manila from 1980 to 1992. Zeeshan then pursued their undergraduate studies at Harvard University from 1992 to 1996, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Following that, they attended Harvard Law School from 1996 to 1999 and obtained a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Zeeshan continued their education at Harvard Business School, where they completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program from 1998 to 2000.

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Timeline

  • Head of Operations

    November, 2018 - present