Thomas Burgess
About Thomas Burgess
Thomas Burgess serves as the Head of Finance at The Orchard, where he has worked since 2017. He has previous experience at Deloitte and Sony Music Entertainment, where he managed European streaming deals and led integration projects following acquisitions.
Current Role at The Orchard
Thomas Burgess serves as the Head of Finance at The Orchard, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategies within the organization. His expertise includes managing financial aspects related to European streaming deals, contributing to the company's global digital business initiatives. His tenure at The Orchard has been marked by a focus on enhancing financial performance and supporting the company's growth in the digital music landscape.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Before joining The Orchard, Thomas Burgess worked at Deloitte as a Manager in Finance Operations and Support from 2009 to 2016. During his seven years at Deloitte in New York, he gained extensive experience in financial management and operations. His role involved providing support for various financial processes and ensuring operational efficiency within the firm.
Experience at Sony Music Entertainment
Thomas Burgess held the position of Digital Finance Manager at Sony Music Entertainment for 11 months in 2016 to 2017. In this capacity, he managed financial operations related to digital initiatives. He played a key role in overseeing European streaming deals and led an integration project following two group acquisitions, which aimed to streamline operations within Sony Music’s Global Digital Business.
Educational Background
Thomas Burgess has a solid educational foundation in finance and management. He studied at Nottingham University Business School, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management Studies from 2005 to 2008. He furthered his education at ICAEW, completing his studies from 2009 to 2012. His academic background has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in finance and management.
Early Education at Wrekin College
Thomas Burgess completed his early education at Wrekin College from 1998 to 2005. This seven-year period provided him with a strong academic foundation, preparing him for his further studies in management and finance at the university level.