From publishing and artist management to legal strategy and sonic branding, this edition spotlights four Music2Deal professionals actively shaping the international music business.
Each brings deep expertise, regional insight, and a strong track record of collaboration.
Polina Klim – Publisher Lavina Music Holding | Kyiv, Ukraine
Polina Klim is the CEO of Lavina Music Holding, Ukraine’s first music holding, founded in 2001.
As a publisher and producer, she oversees a vast catalog of more than 25,000 audio and video works, including numerous gold and platinum releases.
Lavina Music Holding operates as a global digital aggregator for music, film, and entertainment content, distributing directly to major platforms such as YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, and Deezer.
With a strong focus on rights protection and anti-piracy policies, the company became one of the first Ukrainian labels to join the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
Polina and her team provide comprehensive legal and business support for artists, authors, and rights holders, positioning Lavina Music Holding as a key player in international music licensing.
→ View profile on Music2Deal:
https://music2deal.com/hu/fHCdQmd636UDWxGliPVN9iMGbhQ
Maurizio Clemente – Management & A&R, Ritmo Fulcral Lda | Lisbon, Portugal
With over 20 years of experience in the recording and management business, Maurizio Clemente operates at the intersection of artist development, electronic music, and strategic marketing.
Through Ritmo Fulcral / Key Note Multimedia, he works across management, booking, A&R, label consulting, promotion, and event production, with a strong focus on Dance and House music.
His agency supports artists and DJs with tailored business strategies, combining creative consultancy with commercial planning, licensing, and international distribution.
Maurizio’s approach blends traditional industry know-how with innovative marketing techniques, helping artists establish sustainable careers within both underground and professional markets.
→ View profile on Music2Deal:
https://music2deal.com/pt/RitmoFulcral
Life D. Griffith – Business Services / Legal & Strategy, High End Music Partners (HEMP) | Long Beach, USA
Life D. Griffith is a veteran music industry executive, legal consultant, and entertainment strategist with more than 30 years of experience across nearly every facet of the music business.
His career includes key roles at major labels and organizations, contributing to the success of artists such as Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, Run DMC, Snoop Dogg, Rakim, and many others.
Collectively, his work has supported projects generating over 100 million record sales and significant global revenue.
Through High End Music Partners (HEMP), Life focuses on legally grounded strategies for artists, labels, and brands — covering contracts, licensing, digital rights, AI governance, and emerging technologies.
His work positions legal infrastructure as a foundation for sustainable innovation in the modern music industry.
→ View profile on Music2Deal:
https://music2deal.com/us/3o0GdgJTJhe20Dy902w–52O71Y
Serene Cheam – Business Services / Musicpreneur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Serene Cheam is a seasoned musicpreneur with over 20 years of experience in the Malaysian music market, working at the intersection of music creation and corporate branding.
Through Musicpreneur, she provides production, publishing, education, and distribution services, with a strong specialization in sonic branding, jingles, and brand music.
Her portfolio includes collaborations with more than 500 corporate clients, as well as work in film scoring and original soundtracks for television and drama productions.
Serene also acts as a connector between musicians and corporate partners, helping creatives translate their skills into sustainable business opportunities across Southeast Asia.
→ View profile on Music2Deal:
https://music2deal.com/sea/8AltcH17XhLM6wBxUZIsvl_raIE
➡️ Want to grow your network and be featured?
Join Music2Deal — the exclusive business network with 18,000+ proven music professionals from around the world.
Whether you’re an artist, label, publisher, producer, or manager — create your profile, share your music offers, and discover new opportunities.
You could be next in our spotlight.
The Music2Deal Blog 