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Marcus Watson

Chairman

Object Media Group

London, UK

Biography

Marcus Watson is co-founder and CEO of Adoreum Partners, a leading business and corporate development consultancy. He is also Chairman of Object Media Group, a film, television and branded content producer.

As an experienced entrepreneur, advisor and non-executive director, Marcus has held many positions in many different sectors. He currently advises Newcomen Partners, Gladman Group, UNICEF in the UK, Global Accounting Network and Hoxton Circle Employment Services, which operates in London and New York. In addition, he is on the development board of the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and co-owner and non-executive director of Watson & Hillhouse who supply piling equipment to the construction industry.

Marcus is an angel investor committed to providing small businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs with the opportunity to grow and thrive. He specialises in investment fund-raising, corporate finance, strategy marketing and business development and is a graduate of King's College London, where he obtained a MSc in International Business Management.

Marcus Watson’s Newsfeed

Music tech startup Audoo raises £600k

Audoo, a technology start-up aimed to revolutionise music royalty distribution has announced £600k in funding in a bid to improve the monitoring of music played in commercial spaces and ensure artists are paid accurately. Backers include Marcus Watson (CEO of Adoreum).

Marcus Watson’s Background

Object Media Group

Chairman

Apr 2019 - Present

London, UK

Object is a media company centred on talent with a simple mantra to find talent. make content. repeat. Object is set up to offer a fully curated experience. 360 degree and cross-platform. And like a music label, operates under a single, very simple philosophy: take ris, be the attraction.

Adoreum Partners

Co-Founder & CEO

Feb 2009 - Present

London, UK

Adoreum Partners is a business and corporate development consultancy which advises, invests in and creates luxury, financial services, lifestyle, health and wellness, media and tech companies.

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Marcus Watson’s Gallery

Current Board Positions

Newcomen Partners

Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director

Mar 2018 - Present

London, UK

Newcomen Partners, and the network they bring, aims to help company founders, entrepreneurs and investors drive genuine shareholder value via non-executives and advisors.

Hoxton Circle Employment Services

Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director

May 2016 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Hoxton Circle is a full-service employment company operating in London and New York.

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Philanthropy

UNICEF UK

UK UHNW Advisor

May 2017 - Present

London, UK

UNICEF is a non-profit organisation which works in 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation

Development Board Member

Oct 2015 - Present

London, UK

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation is a charity founded by Bill Roedy and Georgia Arnold that fights HIV by funding and training young people around the world to run their own HIV prevention projects.

Media

Urbanologie: My Perfect Day - Marcus Watson

Interviewee

London, UK

Urbanologist and CEO of business development consultancy Adoreum Partners, shares with U his favourite tips and hangouts, giving U an insight into his 'Perfect Day'.

Marcus Watson’s Education

King's College London

MSc International Business Management

1993 - 1994