Olivier Robert-Murphy, originally from Toulouse, financed his education by chauffeuring celebrities around Paris. After serving as an officer in the French Air Force, he commenced his professional journey at Procter & Gamble. Initially entering the entertainment sector at PolyGram Video, he eventually rose to the position of VP of Marketing at Universal Pictures International Video in London. Olivier has been at the helm of Universal Music Group and Brands (UMGB), a globally recognised team of music, content, and partnership experts acclaimed as the ultimate creative force for music and brands.
Olivier Robert-Murphy possesses extensive experience in the entertainment industry, specifically in music and media. Currently serving as CEO at Spitfire Audio. Olivier's multifaceted experience highlights his proficiency in leadership, marketing, business development, and revenue generation within the entertainment domain.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - A Journey of Inspiration: How I Became CEO of Spitfire Audio
00:06:35 - Growing Up in the Village
00:09:52 - Boarding School Trauma
00:13:20 - The Story of My Driving License
00:16:44 - Finding a Place to Crash
00:19:57 - Building a Business from Opportunities
00:23:07 - Recruitment Challenges and Career Transitions
00:26:36 - The Story of How I Won Her Heart
00:29:52 - The Importance of Persistence
00:32:58 - Dealing with toxic situations and managing relationships in the workplace
00:36:05 - The Importance of Keeping a Healthy Distance
00:39:21 - The Journey from Small Village to International Offices
00:42:31 - The Role of a Mentor in Career Growth
00:46:06 - Choosing the Right Person to Bet on
00:49:23 - Restructuring and Laying Off Employees
00:52:37 - Embracing Job Transitions
00:56:01 - Cultural Relevance and Local Brands
00:59:11 - Discussions on Chicken Consumption and Crying Habits
01:02:22 - Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
01:05:50 - Near-Death Experiences and Beliefs
01:09:16 - Transitioning out of a job
01:12:30 - A Weekly Dinner Tradition
01:15:39 - Choosing a New Career Path
01:18:58 - Golf as a Journey
01:22:09 - Inflection Points in Business
01:25:28 - Embracing Disruption in the Music Industry
01:28:54 - The Impact of AI on the Music Industry
01:31:57 - AI and Composing
01:35:15 - Embracing Entrepreneurial Spirit
01:38:15 - Strategies for Success

We discuss:
-Childhood and upbringing in Toulouse, France
-Relocating to Paris
-Experience as a chauffeur for celebrities
-Entrepreneurial journey and the initiation of the first business
-Persistence in applying to P&G, resulting in finally securing a role
-Encounters with a significant individual in the workplace
-Coping with toxic leadership
-Strategic decision-making, including "betting on horses"
-Launching a business within a corporation
-Coping with the loss of a mother
-Job termination experience
-The process to find a new job
-Ascending to the role of CEO

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Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Sound Recordist: Aurelija Ausembergaite
Camera Operator: Stuart Aitken
Editor: Catherine Singh