Chris Heester has been associated with the music industry for over 25 years. During this time, he has performed many roles including that of International Label manager for Stiff Records. Chris went on to set up an Artist Management Company, developing and promoting new acts as well as signing them to recording and publishing companies, including Virgin, EMI, Island, PWL and BMG. Chris also assigned acts to companies in Europe, America and Canada. He became managing director of Cancan Records (which he co-founded), and promoted various dance acts in the UK, Europe, Japan and America. Chris has managed a variety of projects including tour production, licensing and media events. On a world wide basis, he has also acted as consultant to various major and independant record companies.