Seeker Music is a modern day music publishing and record company that brings a one-of-a-kind, creator-first, creator-led, growth strategy to both the worlds of catalog and frontline. After just a few years in business, Seeker has already amassed a highly curated catalog upwards of 14,000 copyrights and master recordings, and has signed a dynamic roster of songwriters, producers and recording artists. The company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is led by an executive team consisting of CEO Evan Bogart, CFO Jennifer Scher, Global Head of Creative Steven Melrose, Chief Rights & Royalties Officer Jennifer Blakeman, and General Counsel Dan Stuart.
Leadership team
Evan Bogart
CEO
Award-winning songwriter, producer, and music executive who has contributed to the careers of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Eminem, Maroon 5, OneRepublic and Lizzo, among others.
Jennifer Scher
CFO
20+ years experience in private equity, corporate finance, financial operations and strategic planning at EMI, Spirit, Round Hill.
Steven Melrose
Head of Creative
Veteran label/A&R executive Co-President at Epic Records UK and Head of A&R at Capitol US. Worked with Katy Perry, Swedish House Mafia, Zedd & more.
Jennifer Blakeman
Chief Rights & Royalties Officer
40+ year creative career in music from artist to touring musician to label a&r and publishing exec. Jack of all trades but master of publishing. Worked with Van Halen, Billy Idol, Justin Timberlake, Linkin Park, NeYo, T-Pain, Skylar Grey.
Dan Stewart
General Counsel
Veteran legal executive/music attorney who helped build AWAL's US roster (Laufey, JVKE) as its SVP after 15+ years representing artists and music companies at King Holmes Paterno & Soriano, and Manatt Phelps & Phillips.
John Smith
Chairman, Seeker Board
An accomplished executive with over 40 years of experience, including former CEO of BBC Worldwide Ltd and COO of Burberry PLC, known for leading growth in creative and digital sectors, and holding numerous chairmanships and board positions in major UK and US listed companies and private equity-owned businesses.