As one of the first pioneers of digital change, H. Memo Rhein anticipated the emerging copyright problems early on. For more than 20 years he has been working on solutions like his fingerprint and watermark technologies that always have the artist in focus. Memo is a renowned expert in international copyright law and has worked for many years as a consultant in this field. Against this international and decentralized background, to initiate and promote the cultural exchange between equal partners has always been very important to him. In this regard, there are many possibilities that digitization offers to recognize cultural identities but also help artists to reach a wider audience.
Christoph is one of Germany's most experienced and well-connected music industry professionals in the field of Marketing and Sales. There's hardly anything he hasn't done yet – from founding record labels, organizing music industry conferences in Africa to co-founding the first legal streaming service for China for western music.
Iris is an accomplished photographer with a vast knowledge about graphic design. Under her wise guidance all the visual deliveries are created.
With experience in communication, photography and writing her own music, Kelsey brings her unique experiences to the Cugate team. Responsible for scheduling music releases for all Cugate artists, she is in the know for when your new favorite album is hitting online stores.
Yağız is a content manager with 18 years of video-editing, videography and filmmaking experience and currently pursuing his PhD in media studies. He is mainly responsible for the creation and editing of video content. In addition, he also plays a role in music marketing and copyright issues.
Niko is a mathematician and computer scientist; his wide range of expereince includes Cryptography, Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition, Computer Algebra; iOS (Mobile), Swift/Objective C and Python developing systems. His competence and knowledge of databases and principles of modular and object-oriented programming is a great asset in the creation of new platforms and programs.
Salome has joined the CUGATE team with a strong background in international project management that mainly implied engagement in extensive cultural projects, communication and sharing experiences with people of different credentials and cultures. She manages our development programs, administrative activities and coordinates the Georgian team with the Berlin Office.
Lado is a young developer with quite an impressive experience in the IT field and various levels of web & mobile application creation. He watches over CUGATE projects across the globe and is not afraid of trying out new approaches.
Grigol is a versed member of CUGATE Georgian team, contributing in testing the launched programs, project coordination, and Tbilisi office issues.
Bacho is a junior member of CUGATE Georgian team, accumulating his strong programing skills and focusing on Python system development.
Eva is a Junior web developer, creating multifunctional web pages for CUGATE using Python and ReactJS. She is always ready to follow new ideas, study and try different challenges.
Saxophonist and musicologist. Specialist in Cuban and Latin American music. Also Experienced researcher in Electroacoustic and Electronic Music. Multi-awarded in international competitions as researcher and winner of the National Saxophone Competition.
Sandro is a music supervisor in the CUGATE team. He analyzes and organizes all of the classical pieces in this database and also works in the area of copyright protection for artists. He is a pianist and currently studies in Tbilisi State Conservatoire. Sandro has performed in various national and international piano festivals and won awards in competitions. He has experience in musical research and has worked on/performed different genres of music, though he specializes in classical music.
Giorgi is an aspiring young pianist and a laureate of various international competitions who currently studies at Tbilisi State Conservatoire. Having both theoretical and practical knowledge in variety of musical genres, Giorgi manages the company's non classical music content.
Having worked for CUGATE for more than 20 years, Maxim’s expertise in creating the visual aspects is unparalleled. Hailing from St. Peterburg, his quick grasp of the essentials and uncanny ability to translate abstract ideas into visual representations is a major asset for CUGATE.
For many years he works as a web developer, UI / UX designer and project manager. Has established himself as a highly qualified and experienced specialist.
Veronika has been with us almost from the start and knows all the intricate details of digital content and Metadata and is an expert of our vast music catalog. She is a true backbone of the company.
Video creator with fifteen years of experience, from short feature films participating in international film festivals, documentaries, to YouTube channels, collaborations with theaters, and music projects. But her talents don't stop at video; she has an eye for beauty through the lens, capturing stunning photos that freeze moments in time.
Serge Grechko is, result oriented, with twenty-five years of experience in Music Industry, specialising in SMM marketing, event planning, artists booking management, logistics, concert organization, conference service, client relations, coordinating details, and sales.
XueQian is one of the longest serving members of the Cugate Group. As an extremely experienced system developer he was essential in developing Memo’s visionary ideas through the years.
Served as Chairman of Taipei Audio-Video production Association. Work involved in drama, music, publishing, comics, cartoons, online games, copyright promotion and management, and sound quality optimization technology.
Musician of long artistic trajectory in Europe and Latin America, director of the band Irazu in Munich and then member of the famous "Afro Cuban All stars" of the Buena Vista Social Club project. Music producer of many projects in different styles and different formats of Afro Cuban music and jazz, Raul also works as musical director of projects of the University of Veracruz in Mexico.
Graphic designer with more than 10 years of experience, master in editorial design and digital publications. Community manager of musicians' social networks. She is part of the team in charge of the social networks of the Clásicos Latinos catalog. She's always looking for ways to innovate in content.
John Cronin is a UK based freelance press / PR / marketing consultant working with several classical/jazz/world music labels, artists, composers, venues and festivals. Prior to him setting up his own consultancy service, John was Head of Classics & Imports at BMG UK. He has over four decades of experience in the areas within which he operates.
For Cugate, John manages our relationships with global physical distribution and key international music press.
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