Music entrepreneur Ammo Talwar started life selling vinyl at his specialist record shop, which became a local hub for DJs and artists.  His leadership and vision built the company into an award-winning music agency; working internationally and in partnership with leading private and public sector companies to support music and innovation. He received an MBE for contributions to music.

A recipient of the International Cultural leadership award, Ammo’s professional acumen is in demand by organisations facing both new business opportunities and challenges.

Currently chairman of UK Music Diversity Taskforce he helped shape and lead on the innovative 10 Point Plan to rebalance the diversity deficit – A major UK music industry intervention to drive change, with accountability, metrics and yearly audit. 

He also has two dogs, Sydney and Lenny the Lurcher.