Draft:Charlie Rapino

Career
Charlie Rapino is a seasoned music industry professional. He currently serves as the Vice President of A&R and Communications at Artist First, Italy's largest independent music company offering comprehensive services across the industry.

Additionally, Charlie holds the position of Vice President of Relations at the Swiss-based Web3 Music Association. With extensive experience, he also serves as a Non-Executive Board Advisor to the Wrm Fund and as a music industry consultant to the Ridley Scott Creative Group. In this role, Charlie was the key player and deal-breaker for the Robbie Williams Netflix series, playing a crucial role in shaping the project’s success.

Renowned for his groundbreaking work as an A&R executive and independent record producer, Charlie and his business partner Marco Sabiu played a pivotal role in launching Take That to stardom, contributing to numerous worldwide pop hits during the vibrant music scene of the 90s. He has also provided advisory services to esteemed figures such as the legendary maestro Ennio Morricone.