Downtown Music executive Roberto Neri has been named chair of the U.K.-based trade organization Music Publishers Association (MPA), the organization announced Monday (July 1).
has been named chair of the U.K.-based trade organization Music Publishers Association , the organization announced Monday .
The MPA acts on behalf of over 200 music publishers in the U.K., from majors to independents. The organization also owns and operates two commercial businesses, the Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society and Printed Music Licensing Ltd. Neri, who has been a director on the MPA board since 2015, currently works as executive vice president, U.K. at Downtown Music Publishing and heads up European business development for its parent company Downtown Music Holdings. He’s replacing Universal Music Group executive“‘I am very much looking forward to closely working with Roberto, our new Chairman,” said MPA Group CEOin a statement.
“It is an absolute honour to serve as the next Chair of the Music Publishers Association, whose work and advocacy on behalf of UK music publishers has never been more important,” added Neri. “Jackie Alway is a tough act to follow, but I’m grateful for the exemplary leadership she has demonstrated. I look forward to continuing the momentum and working with Paul, the team at the MPA, colleagues on the board, and publisher members of the MPA.
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