Albion Media
Albion Media’s multi-skilled team encompasses diverse expertise gained in the international recording industry, the performing arts, the media, artist management and financial research.
Simon Millward
Simon Millward, the founder of Albion Media, brings substantial UK and international experience from his time as a successful independent consultant and his senior communications roles at two major classical recording companies, EMI Classics and Philips Classics. His approach combines strategic disciplines with exceptional sensitivity to the particular needs of artists and creative organisations.
Trained as an art historian, Simon has also worked for many arts institutions and has lectured and written extensively, notably serving for several years as the London art critic of the Wall Street Journal.
Email: simon@albion-media.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7629 3252
Polly Miller
In charge of developing and implementing marketing initiatives for Albion Media’s clients, Polly gained her credentials as Head of International Marketing at EMI Classics, overseeing worldwide marketing and promotion for the entire EMI Classics artist roster. With a degree in Business Finance and a post-graduate degree from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Polly brings experience in all areas of marketing, online marketing, creative services and product management.
Email: polly@albion-media.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7491 7398
Helen Tweedy
Originally trained as an opera singer, Helen joined Albion Media from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Prior to that, her clients at artist management agency Askonas Holt included Angela Gheorghiu, Boris Berezovsky, the Mariinsky Academy of Young Singers and David Daniels, for whom she managed European touring.
Email: helen@albion-media.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7495 4455
Nini Begishvili
A graduate of University College, London and Bocconi University in Milan, Nini has worked in artist management in Italy and as a financial research analyst for several multinational organisations. From a musical family, Nini is fluent in Italian, Russian and Georgian.
Email: nini@albion-media.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7495 4455
Peter Di-Toro
Expert in the conception and implementation of marketing campaigns, both traditional and online, and in product management, Peter was formerly EMI Classics’ International Marketing Manager. A graduate in Law and fluent in both French and Portuguese, Peter has also worked for Warner Classics, Universal Classics & Jazz and Decca. In his spare time he is active as a singer on a professional level.
Email: peter@albion-media.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7499 4795
Yehuda Shapiro
A close associate of Albion Media, advising on strategic marketing and also writing press releases and marketing materials, Yehuda Shapiro is an independent consultant with a diverse portfolio of clients: these include several online businesses and one of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies. A graduate in French and German, he trained in advertising before spending ten years in classical recording companies and then moving on to senior marketing roles in music retail and digital media (including FT.com). He is a regular contributor to both Opera magazine and Opera Now.
Email: ys@yehuda.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7625 9727
