MEET THE TEAM

Our Team

  • Myn Jazeel

    CHAIR AND DIRECTOR

    Former Senior Vice President at Warner Music, and nowChair of Music Against Racism, Myn has over 33 years ofexperience in the music industry, from running Labels,through streaming/retail to Artist Management. Myn is apassionate advocate for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion andcontinues to drive positive change in the music sector.

  • Aaisha Dadral

    DIRECTOR

    Aaisha is an award-winning branding and marketing expert with experience in major record labels such asIsland Records and Mercury/Def Jam. As founder ofcrave. and co-founder of The Equiano Rum Co., she ispassionate about using her expertise to drive industrychange and promote inclusivity.

  • Louise O’Hara

    DIRECTOR

    Founder of Amellior Business Support Ltd., Louise has extensive experience in marketing, PR, and business development. A long-time advocate for inclusion and diversity, Louise has worked with charities like the Damilola Taylor Trust and the Hope Collective. Louise is also a singer/songwriter.

  • Paul Samuels

    DIRECTOR

    With over 25 years at Atlantic Records, Paul has worked with multi-platinum artists such as Birdy and James Blunt. As a founder of the Love Music Hate Racism campaign, Paul has long used music as a tool to unite communities and challenge racism.

  • Patrick Hutchinson

    DIRECTOR

    Renowned for his heroic actions during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020, Patrick brings 25 years of corporate experience and a passion for equity, diversity & Inclusion. As a co-founder of pHKind and a motivational speaker, Patrick is committed to driving change through his leadership and advocacy for racial justice.

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    Anastasija Parnova

    Special Projects Manager

    Anastasija has 10+ years experience in managing special projects across various industries working with international brands across the globe. Dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive success, Anastasija also has a passion for creativity and a keen eye for detail, transforming challenges into opportunities.

  • Lloyd Bradley

    Special Advisor to the Board

    Lloyd Bradley is one of the UK’s foremost black music experts and a seasoned cultural commentator both in print and in person. A former music journalist (Q, Mojo, NME, Blues & Soul), his book Bass Culture: When Reggae Was King (Penguin) remains the world’s best-selling book on Jamaican music and culture; the internationally acclaimed Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital (Serpents Tail) is the first and only to explore Britain’s modern black music as one continuous thread; he co-authored Ian Wright: A Life In Football (LittleBrown), positioning the Arsenal legend firmly in context as a contemporary black icon.