Deborah Smith is a music industry professional with over 13 years of experience helping creators bring their work to audiences worldwide. With expertise across music publishing - from creative catalog development and sync licensing to rights management and international growth - she combines hands-on experience with strategic insight to support artists and music businesses at every stage. Starting out as an intern at Horus Music, Deborah rose to become Director of Publishing, building both the Anara Publishing and Horus Music Publishing brands from the ground up. She grew a global roster of songwriters and composers, secured high-profile sync deals with companies like Apple, Netflix, and Hulu, and developed an in-house rights management platform. Her work also includes overseeing original soundtracks for Bollywood films and facilitating collaborations with BRIT Award-winning artists. Now working as an independent consultant, Deborah is known for simplifying the complex world of music publishing, building global partnerships, and guiding creators into new markets. She blends a creative, collaborative approach with proven business strategy to help music thrive on a global scale.