Tristan Gatward

Tristan Gatward is an experienced professional in the music industry, currently serving as the Head of e-Commerce at Beggars Group since October 2021, where responsibilities include managing the strategic and operational D2C business for notable artists and labels. Concurrently, Tristan has been involved in artist management at Pleasant Bibles and contributes to various publications such as Loud And Quiet, The Quietus, and NME. Tristan previously held the position of e-Commerce Manager at Universal Music Group, overseeing several D2C platforms and artist webstores. As the founder and producer of the Poltimore Festival, Tristan significantly increased attendance through innovative programming and marketing. Additional experience includes roles at Sony Music Entertainment and various leadership positions during university, including Vice President at the University of Exeter Students' Guild. Tristan holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Exeter.