Duncan Collins

Experience

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  British Airways

  Sept 1997 - Mar 1999

  Business Analyst / Management Development Scheme

  One of twenty selected onto the #4 most subscribed grad recruitment scheme in the UK, a highly valued company in a great sector with a history of good training and development. Trained in all round business skills, web development and specialised in Business Analysis.

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  Warner Music Group

  Mar 1999 - Dec 2000

  Market Research Analyst

  Research and campaign driven role, primarily looking at TV and media campaign analysis, plus insights into marketing efficiencies across the company. High degree of product creation and negotiation.

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  Ministry of Sound

  Jan 2001 - Nov 2011

  Ministry of Sound (UK) is the original UK brand and business born out of the dance music movement of the 90s, and has grown into a world class entertainment company with unrivalled success in its field in the UK and beyond. It remains one of the biggest independent music labels in the world.MD in the 150 pax strong organisation, ultimate responsibility for delivering major bottom line profits, while ensuring high quality music products hit the market. Control of overall group marketing budget, and key relationship management with The7Stars, a leading London media agency. Remit covered strategy development, delivery and control across digital business, with a heavy focus on digital marketing, e-commerce and social media. Integrated consumer analytics and research to develop new products and services, and focused on delivering new business streams and diversifying the group’s brand interests. Show less

  • Group Managing Director

    Dec 2009 - Nov 2011

  • Commercial Director, Recordings

    Sept 2006 - Dec 2009

  • Head of Compilations (Marketing), Recordings

    Feb 2004 - Sept 2006

  • Label Manager

    Jan 2001 - Feb 2004
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  Ministry of Sound Australia

  Oct 2011 - Jun 2017

  Chief Operating Officer

  Ministry of Sound Australia is a highly recognised youth entertainment brand, with key businesses in recorded music, touring and live events, publishing, artist management, venue management and video production. We have a market leading roster of artists and a hugely passionate group of 50 staff who continually push the envelope in our dance and electronic fields. I lead the management team along with the CEO and owner with responsibilities covering digital, commercial, touring and recordings areas, as well as direct responsibility for finance, HR and legal activities of the group. I particularly focus on managing the growth of the business, the positioning in new areas of activity and the continued development of relationships across the industry. Show less

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  Experimenta Media Arts

  Nov 2013 - May 2015

  Board Director

  Experimenta is a not for profit Media Arts organisation based out of Melbourne. The bi-annual exhibition (The Biennale) is curated and then toured around Australia and the world over the following 2 years.Experimenta operates at the intersection of creativity and technology. We provide a unique context for creation and experimentation. We are an incubator for creativity and thought, where artists, filmmakers and technologists actively engage with contemporary culture.

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  TMRW Music Group

  Jul 2017 - now

  Chief Operating Officer

  Commercial and operational lead for TMRW Music Group, housing some of Australia's brightest music and entertainment companies (Ministry of Sound Events, TMRW Music, TMRW Agency & Events, etcetc music, 120 Publishing, Crown Rights Management). We are the home of amazing artists, content, brands and events, and operate nationally and internationally out of Sydney.Our artists and events include : Pnau // Fisher // Jax Jones // Loud Luxury // Late Nite Tuff Guy // Timmy Trumpet // Ministry of Sound Club & Events // Ministry of Sound Orchestrated // Chinese Laundry // RNB Fridays Sydney. Show less

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  PPCA

  Jul 2020 - now

  Director

  Licensor Representative elected to promote and protect Australian artist and licensor performance rights.