Hayden Bell

Hayden Bell is a seasoned music executive with over 30 years of experience building and running global music companies. He specialises in discovering artists, songwriters and producers early in their careers and developing them into international brands, bringing with him a vast network of collaborators across artists, writers, producers, publishers and labels worldwide.

Hayden has been responsible for over 200 #1 singles and albums globally, delivering hits for artists including One Direction, Nicki Minaj, BTS, and Icona Pop, and discovering major acts such as Savage Garden and The Veronicas. He is the co-founder and CEO of The Kennel, one of the world’s most successful independent music publishing, production and management companies. Based in Stockholm, The Kennel’s team of over 45 writers and producers has delivered global hits including “Moon” (BTS), “Firestone” (Kygo feat. Conrad Sewell), “React” (Pussycat Dolls), “Red Flavor” (Red Velvet), and “You Ruin Me” (The Veronicas), among many others.

Prior to founding Bell Partners — a full-service music company offering publishing, label services, distribution, administration, licensing, management, and catalogue investment — Hayden served as Head of A&R for Sony Music Asia Pacific (2013–2019), overseeing 200 artists across 18 countries, including the Middle East and India. He has also held senior roles at BMG and SM Entertainment, and is a veteran songwriter and producer with a long-standing commitment to artist development on a global scale.