Cindy Charles (US)

Cindy Charles has been at Twitch for over six years, leading the Twitch Music team with a focuson fostering Industry Relations across the music landscape. Cindy is responsible for building strategic partnerships with major and independent labels, publishers, and PROs to create mutually beneficial opportunities, while helping artists expand their presence on Twitch. She oversees a team dedicated to connecting artists and the music industry to Twitch's global audience, driving innovative collaborations and growth.

Prior to Twitch, Cindy held leadership roles at Amazon, including Head of Business Development for Amazon Tickets, where she spearheaded concert ticketing initiatives in the U.S., and Head of Business Development for Video Shorts, working closely with content creators and influencers to drive traffic and engage customers on Amazon. Before Amazon, Cindy was a consultant in the digital music space, working with leading streaming platforms and music apps, including Spotify, Beats Music, and SoundHound, helping them navigate industry partnerships and growth strategies.

Cindy’s career began at MTV Networks, where she served as VP of Law and Business Affairs for MTVi, the digital arm of MTV, handling major deals and initiatives in the burgeoning digital media landscape. Additionally, she spent over eight years at MediaNet Digital as their SVP andGeneral Counsel, where she led all business and legal affairs for the company.

Cindy is a co-founder of Women in Digital Media, a New York-based women’s networking group, and is a founding member of the SF Chapter of She is the Music. She also sits on the advisory boards of Women in Music and the Board of Governors of the Recording Academy SFChapter. Cindy was recognized in Variety’s Women’s Impact Report 2019 as one of 75 women shaping the entertainment industry.