Towalame Austin (she/her)
Executive Vice President, Philanthropy & Social Impact, Sony Music Group

Towalame Austin is a talented executive with more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector. In her role at Sony Music Group (SMG), she works to advance the Company’s humanitarian and sustainability efforts through impactful contributions and sustained strategic partnerships. Since joining the organization, she’s expanded SMG’s philanthropic programs and activities across its global network, while advising the businesses, artists and songwriters on charitable initiatives reflecting the Company’s existing commitment to global corporate giving.

Austin has been instrumental in leading SMG’s global Corporate Social Responsibility vision, COVID Relief Fund efforts, Global Social Justice Fund allocation, Employee Engagement program and Disaster and Emergency Relief strategy. Additionally, she leads SMG’s global sustainability committee to develop a companywide environmental strategy aligned with Sony Group Corporation’s Road to Zero and the prevailing international ESG standards.

She currently serves on the Philanthropic/Advisory Board for her Alma Mater, California State University, Dominguez Hills, at which she holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Marketing and a concentration in Women’s Studies.