Staff
Stephen Budd
MD
Steve formed the company in 1988 and has developed SBM into one of
the largest producer management companies.
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Key Staff
Louise Smith
Free Lance Project Manager
Lou joined SBM in 2000 having previously worked as a producer / artist
manager at 51st Recordings / State 51 Studios, home at that time to
Stanton Warriors and Tuff Jam. Lou now manages our electronic / dance
and urban producers and writers and is also working closely with Immersion
Productions developing the DVD production and 5.1 / surround sound
department.
Simon Dix
Senior Project Manager
Simon joined SBM in 2001 from Muirhead Management, a producer and
artist management company. He manages about a third of the roster
including Tore Johansson, Greg Haver and Ian Grimble and most of our
band-orientated producers, as well as some mainstream and dance-influenced
producers.
Jo Beckett
Senior Project Manager
Jo joined SBM in 2003 and her background includes a wide range of
experience at both major and independent record and publishing companies,
and until recently, ran her own artist management company. She manages
about half of SBM's producers, covering a range of musical genres,
and works closely with Steve on some of the producer/artist projects
he is currently involved with.
Peter
DeBrando Chiesa
Project Manager
Peter joined SBM in 2006 and has previously worked as artist manager,
focusing on the development and management of underground urban artistes.
Peter's main role is to nurture and develop the urban section of the
company. He also works alongside Stephen on various projects, inc.
Coolio's latest album.