Kelechi Aharanwa
About Kelechi Aharanwa
Kelechi Aharanwa is an A&R Executive Assistant at Sony Music Entertainment, where he has worked since 2017. He has held various roles in the music and finance industries, including positions at Shore Fire Media, Indaba Music, and BNP Paribas.
Work at Sony Music Entertainment
Kelechi Aharanwa has served as an A&R Executive Assistant at Sony Music Entertainment since 2017. In this role, Aharanwa supports the A&R team in various capacities, contributing to the development and management of artists and repertoire. The position involves coordinating projects, managing schedules, and facilitating communication within the team and with external stakeholders. Aharanwa's experience in this role spans over seven years, highlighting a commitment to the music industry.
Previous Experience in Publicity and Media Relations
Prior to joining Sony Music Entertainment, Kelechi Aharanwa worked as a Publicity Coordinator at Shore Fire Media from 2014 to 2015. This role involved managing publicity campaigns and media relations for various clients. Aharanwa also held the position of Content Specialist / Media Relations at Bisnow from 2015 to 2016, where responsibilities included creating content and managing media outreach. These roles provided Aharanwa with a solid foundation in public relations and media strategy.
Internship and Early Career Roles
Kelechi Aharanwa began their career with an internship at Indaba Music as a Community Relations Intern in 2014. This role lasted for one month and involved engaging with the music community. Aharanwa also gained experience as a College Program Assistant at Cornell University Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives in 2010 and as an Academic Program Assistant in 2011, both of which contributed to skills in program coordination and support.
Education and Expertise
Kelechi Aharanwa earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Cornell University, completing the program from 2008 to 2012. This educational background provided Aharanwa with knowledge in labor relations, organizational behavior, and human resource management, which are applicable in various professional settings, including the music industry.
Experience in Corporate and Human Resources
In addition to roles in the music and media sectors, Kelechi Aharanwa has experience in corporate environments. Aharanwa worked as a Corporate Actions & Securities Analyst at Brown Brothers Harriman for four months in 2013 and served as a Human Resources Informational Systems Analyst at BNP Paribas from 2012 to 2014. These positions involved analytical tasks and provided insights into corporate operations and human resource systems.