Claire Wright (US)

Claire Wright is a three-time founder with one successful exit and more than 20 years of experience across the international music industry, entertainment, technology and social impact.

Beginning her career in music, Claire worked with leading artists, record labels and publishers on international campaigns that helped records chart and sell millions of copies. She has since built and scaled businesses across the UK, Europe, the US and Australia, working with global companies including Universal Music Group, Spotify, Google and Live Nation. She is currently Founder and CEO of BUDDY, a technology company focused on connectivity, audience engagement and safety at live events.

A longstanding advocate for mental health and safer nightlife, Claire is a board member of the Electronic Music Alliance and former Co-Chair of the Association for Electronic Music's Mental Health & Wellbeing Committee. Her work includes developing harm-reduction and mental-health initiatives for the music industry, including Party Safe, which supported the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

She has spoken internationally at SXSW, Amsterdam Dance Event, IMS and Rio Music Conference, including a Soho House conversation on mental health alongside James Blake. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Sky TV and other international media.

Claire is now the founder of Hii, a music-led initiative bringing together artists, industry leaders and nonprofit partners to challenge the stigma surrounding addiction, recovery and mental health. Born from lived experience within the music community, Hii uses music, real stories and cultural influence to reach younger generations, encourage conversations and access to support, and ultimately save lives.