Production company Key Group announces appointment of Laura Bessell as financial head
**Key Production Group Expands into Europe and Appoints New CFO**
Key Production Group, a renowned physical music and creative packaging manufacturing agency with over three decades of experience, is making a strategic move into the European market. This expansion aligns with the growing trend in the vinyl and physical music market, which is experiencing a significant resurgence driven by consumer demand for analog formats and physical collectibles.
On July 16-17, 2025, the company announced the appointment of Laura Bessell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This leadership addition is expected to support Key Production Group's growth and strategic expansion, ensuring strong financial oversight during this period of scaling operations.
Laura Bessell brings over 25 years of experience in finance to Key Production Group. Most recently, she served as COO at Argonon, an award-winning global production group. Under her leadership, Argonon navigated periods of expansion and transformation. Bessell's financial knowledge is considered valuable for Key Production Group's growth and sustainability.
Bessell expressed her excitement about joining the team and stated that she views Key Production Group as a leader in physical music and packaging. She will work alongside COO Neil Gibbons and report directly to CEO and founder Karen Emanuel.
As CFO, Bessell will shape the financial strategy and support long-term business growth for Key Production Group. Her impact is expected to be felt across the company as she helps to steer Key Production Group through its growth phase.
The appointment of Bessell is seen as a strategic move for Key Production Group's future growth. Bessell's recruitment is also viewed as a preparation for continued expansion in the market for vinyl and physical music. Bessell will work closely with Karen Emanuel and the team as they continue to capitalize on the vinyl revival that includes vinyl records, CDs, and creative packaging solutions tailored for a diverse and growing audience across musical genres.
In addition to the strategic expansion and new CFO appointment, Key Production Group has also transitioned into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Although specific details about the EOT are not publicly detailed as of mid-2025, companies in the UK's physical media sector often use EOTs as a strategic step to secure employee motivation, business continuity, and shared ownership benefits.
The vinyl market continues to show robust growth, predicted to reach USD 5.63 billion by 2033 with an 11.1% CAGR. Vinyl and other physical formats like CDs remain popular, with vinyl growing by around 10.5% year-over-year and physical media shops thriving locally and internationally. Key Production Group's expansion fits within this renaissance of physical media, fueled by both consumer interest and artist engagement with physical music products.
Sources: [1] https://www.statista.com/market-forecast/vinyl-records-market [2] https://www.forbes.com/sites/markkohler/2021/08/25/why-the-vinyl-record-industry-is-booming-and-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-music/?sh=6e00b82561f4 [3] https://www.keyproductiongroup.com/news/key-production-group-announces-new-cfo-laura-bessell/
- Laura Bessell's financial expertise from her years in business at Argonon will be beneficial for Key Production Group as she shapes the financial strategy to support the company's growth and strategic expansion into Europe.
- The appointment of Laura Bessell as the new CFO is anticipated to ensure strong financial oversight for Key Production Group, a renowned physical music and creative packaging manufacturing agency, as it continues to scale its operations and capitalize on the vinyl and physical music market's resurgence.
