Drew Jessel

Drew Jessel is a seasoned music industry professional currently serving as the Senior Vice President at Crunch Digital, a position he has held since January 2012.1 With over three decades of experience in the music business, Jessel has developed expertise in various aspects of the industry, particularly in music publishing, licensing, and royalty management.1

Professional Background

Jessel's career in the music industry spans several notable positions:

• Senior Vice President at Crunch Digital (2012-present): In this role, he has been involved in music clearance and licensing projects.2
• VP Royalty Accounting & Special Projects at Royalty Review Council (2008-present): This concurrent position showcases his expertise in royalty management.1
• Director of Royalty & Music Publishing Administration at DIC Entertainment (1996-2008): He spent over a decade managing royalties and music publishing for this company.1
• Licensing Executive at Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) (1986-1991): This early career position laid the foundation for his expertise in music licensing.1

Education

Jessel's educational background combines business and economics:

• MBA in Business/Entertainment Industry/IP Law from California State University, Northridge (2003-2005)1
• BA in Economics/Management Science from UC San Diego (1982-1986)1

Areas of Expertise

Drew Jessel specializes in several key areas within the music industry:

• Music publishing and licensing
• Royalty accounting and audits
• Catalog due diligence
• Financial analysis
• Project management
• Cash/revenue reconciliation
• Forecasting
• Competitive analysis
• Royalty statement and contract analysis1

His diverse skill set and extensive experience make him a valuable asset in navigating the complex landscape of music rights, royalties, and digital distribution in the ever-evolving music industry.