Kenji Sekino

Kenji Sekino is a seasoned professional in copyright administration and legal affairs with extensive experience in the music and entertainment industries. Currently serving as Copyrights Administration (International) at Avex Music Publishing since April 2023, Kenji previously held roles such as Manager of Global Copyright at Downtown Music Japan and Downtown Music Holdings from April 2019 to March 2023. Kenji's background includes legal affairs positions at New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Comic Toranoana, and Teichiku Entertainment, as well as a copyright clearance role at NHK Enterprises. Kenji's career commenced at BMG Japan, where responsibilities encompassed legal affairs, accounting, and A&R. Kenji holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from The University of Tokyo, obtained in 1997.