Stephen Nicholls

Stephen Nicholls is an accomplished leader in the music and technology sectors, currently serving as the Director and Global Head of Music Partner Engineering and Operations at YouTube since August 2012. In this role, Stephen leads a global team of over 60 technologists, focusing on innovative solutions for leading music label and publishing partners, while collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to enhance product adoption and partner experiences. Prior experience includes key technology management positions at YouTube, where responsibilities spanned music, kids, and gaming partnerships, as well as technical partnerships in news and family entertainment. Stephen's earlier career at Google involved managing technical operations for various distribution partnerships and contributing to significant revenue generation. Stephen holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University.