The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), the outstanding non-profit group that represents over 600 impartial file labels, has unveiled its board of administrators for the 2024-2025 time period.

The announcement additionally contains new members of the chief committee and advisory board.

The newly elected board members for this time period embody Steven Hill, head of North American & Global Marketing at Warp Records; Terry McBride, CEO of Nettwerk Music Group; and Louis Posen, founder & president of Hopeless Records.

They be a part of the returning board members: Tony Alexander, co-founder and president of Made in Memphis Entertainment; Nabil Ayers, president of Beggars Group; Dee Diaz, SVP advertising and marketing & digital at Reach Records; Wilson Fuller of Merge Records; Mary Jurey, chief enterprise officer at Blue Élan Records; Tony Kiewel, president of Sub Pop Records; Hays Rudolph, common counsel and VP of enterprise and authorized affairs at Secretly Group; and Zena White, COO of Partisan Records.

Mary Jurey will chair the brand new govt committee, with Tony Alexander serving as treasurer and Nabil Ayers as secretary.

A2IM additionally welcomes a number of distinguished trade professionals to its advisory board: Glen Barros, managing companion at Exceleration Music Partners; Kristin Epstein, operations director of Screenwave Media; Jana Herzen, president of Motéma Music; and Jason Peterson, chairman & CEO of GoDigital Music Group.

Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE, president and CEO of A2IM, mentioned: “We are thrilled to once again have an incredibly talented, diverse, and dedicated group of individuals willing to serve on the 2024/25 board of directors for A2IM. Their expertise and passion for independent music will play a vital role in shaping the future of our organization and the industry.”

“With these new executive committee and advisory board members, we are confident in our ability to advocate for the needs and interests of independent artists and record labels. I am honored to work alongside this exceptional team to support and celebrate the power of independent music.”

Steven Hill shared his enthusiasm in becoming a member of the board, saying, “It is a true honor to have been selected by my peers to help represent our vital independent music community. I’m excited to contribute to A2IM’s mission and support an environment which enables successful artists at different scales to forge sustainable and healthy careers from their work.”

Terry McBride added, “I am honored to join the A2IM board and I look forward to the vibrant conversations at the board level over the advanced technologies that are reshaping the playing field.”

Louis Posen emphasised the significance of A2IM’s mission: “I believe we are in a time of significant opportunity and intense challenges in the music industry. There hasn’t been a more important time in history for A2IM to exist in order to keep our independent community working together towards our common goals.”

“I am beyond honored that the A2IM membership has again trusted me to represent their interests on the board. It’s a privilege to work alongside such an amazing group of people to make a difference together.”

The board of administrators at A2IM performs an important function in the governance of the group, advocating for member pursuits, and establishing strategic priorities.

Board members serve three-year phrases, offering important steering to make sure the success of the impartial music sector. Advisory board members serve one-year phrases, contributing numerous views.

A2IM, a 501(c)(6) non-profit primarily based in New York City, is devoted to supporting and strengthening the impartial recorded music sector.

Representing over 700 independently-owned American music labels, A2IM champions their pursuits in {the marketplace}, media, and on Capitol Hill. In 2016, impartial labels collectively represented 37.32 p.c of the U.S. recorded music gross sales market primarily based on copyright possession, making them the most important music trade sector.