As Chief Executive of Black Lives in Music, Charisse Beaumont is at the forefront of championing equality for Black musicians and professionals in the music industry. The organisation, boasting 100 + UK music industry partners, recently conducted a pivotal survey resulting in the widely-downloaded report 'Being Black in the UK Music Industry.' With 18+ years of expertise, Charisse played a key role in presenting evidence at the UK Government Women and Equalities Select Committee. Black Lives in Music's impactful initiatives earned them recognition from 'Fast Company' as a Top 10 Most Innovative Company in Music. Charisse is a formidable and vital force on the UK Music scene. This is reflected in her being inducted into the Music Week Women in Music Week’s Women in Music Roll of Honour in 2022 and holds the title of Diversity Champion at the AIM Independent Music Awards. In 2023, she was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Music and was recognised as the Campaigner of the Year at the Music Week Women in Music Awards in 2024 for her outstanding contributions to the industry. Beyond her role at Black Lives in Music, Charisse serves on the boards of Help Musicians and the LIVE Group, chairs the LIVE Group’s EDI workforce committee, and sits on the advisory committee for War Child UK.