Faryal Khan-Thompson

Faryal is a seasoned music executive with a background spanning marketing and international strategy & expansion. She is a first-generation Pakistani American, and grew up being exposed to many different musical sounds: her mother is a trained North Indian Classical Vocalist, she herself studied musical theater for 20 years and her brother is an independent hip-hop artist. She is passionate about breaking down barriers for all underserved and underrepresented communities in the music industry, especially women, as she continues her commitment to creating a more equitable ecosystem for all. She is also particularly interested in how music crosses borders and transcends language and culture.