Rare Entity is delighted to announce that acclaimed music executive, entrepreneur and business leader Vicky Dowdall has joined the company as Partner, Business Development.
Over the past two decades, Vicky has established herself as one of the music industry's most respected architect-builders of artist careers and creative businesses. From managing globally successful talent to launching independent ventures, she has consistently demonstrated how creative vision, entrepreneurial thinking and strategic partnerships can unlock lasting value from intellectual property.
Throughout her career, Vicky has championed a creator-first approach, managing globally successful artists including Nina Nesbitt, Ella Henderson, Cody Frost and Olivia Sebastianelli. As an independent manager, she has consistently helped artists navigate changing industry landscapes while building enduring commercial success.
As the long-time manager of platinum-selling singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt, Vicky has helped shape an independent career built on ownership, longevity and global success. She later co-founded Apple Tree Records alongside Nina, creating a label designed to empower artists with greater creative freedom while developing sustainable, forward-thinking business models around their work.
Alongside her work as a manager and entrepreneur, Vicky has become a respected voice within the music industry, serving on the Board of the Music Managers Forum (MMF) and championing the next generation of artist managers and creators. Her career has been defined not simply by discovering talent, but by building the partnerships, infrastructure and opportunities that enable creative people to thrive.
At Rare Entity, Vicky will lead Business Development, working with creators, founders, rights holders and strategic partners to identify new opportunities and help transform exceptional ideas and intellectual property into enduring businesses. Vicky joins a stellar team at Rare Entity including co-founder Dave Stewart, Partner, Strategic Development, Arnon Woolfson, Creative Jonus Åkerlund and Strategic Partner, Korda Marshall.
Dom Joseph, Co-Founder of Rare Entity, said: "Vicky has spent her career building around creativity. She understands how to turn talent into sustainable businesses through trust, long-term thinking and meaningful partnerships. That's exactly the mindset we're building at Rare. As we continue bringing together exceptional people from across entertainment, technology and business, Vicky's experience and entrepreneurial approach make her an incredible addition to our leadership team."
Vicky Dowdall said: "Throughout my career I've always been drawn to building - whether that's careers, businesses or partnerships that create long-term value. Rare Entity has an ambitious vision for how world-class IP can evolve beyond traditional models, and I'm excited to work with such an inspiring team to help creators unlock new opportunities and build businesses with lasting impact."
Vicky's appointment marks another important step in Rare Entity's continued growth as it brings together world-class operators, creators and entrepreneurs to build the next generation of businesses from exceptional intellectual property.
