Ankur Patel (GB)

Ankur Patel is Vice President of Corporate Development at Splice, the music creation platform, where he has led a dozen acquisitions across music technology, most recently Kits.AI and Spitfire Audio. He also serves as General Manager of Spitfire Audio, guiding the company's strategic vision and growth as it develops high-end virtual instruments for film and television composers across Hollywood.

Before Splice, Ankur was Chief Business Officer at Venice Music, where he supported independent artist development and major releases from artists including Aminé, Kaytranada, DJ Spinall, Thuy, and Brent Faiyaz. Through his music consulting firm, he has advised companies across the music business, including Sofar Sounds and Human Re Sources (Sony Music). Ankur continues to find deep fulfilment in advising founders and artists on how to grow their businesses and creative careers.