Paul Smith

Managing Director,
YouTube Music, APAC

Paul Smith

Managing Director,

YouTube Music, APAC

Paul Smith is the Managing Director of YouTube Music APAC, responsible for running YouTube's Music business in the region. He heads up music partnerships for the region, building and strengthening relationships with artists, rights holders, and industry stakeholders across APAC. Prior to joining YouTube, Paul was the Global Head of International Licensing at Spotify, leading the licensing of digital content from the international community of rights holders around the world and playing a critical role in launching and introducing the service around the world and strengthening relationships with rights holders in emerging markets. Paul has more than 25 years of global experience in the entertainment and technology industry, including leadership roles at Nokia, Microsoft, MixRadio and Universal Music.