RIAA Unveils New Board Of Directors
• Building on new leadership at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the organization announced the election of its new Board of Directors, representing a broad spectrum of the modern recording industry. This follows the previously announced appointment of Mitch Glazier (below, left) as Chairman & CEO and Michele Ballantyne (below, right) as COO.
“As we advocate for a music ecosystem that respects artists and fans, we are fortunate to have talented leaders on our board from a variety of labels representing a broad spectrum of genres and geographies,” said Glazier. “These executives will ensure RIAA is at the forefront as the industry continues to innovate and protect the music that inspires us all, keeping the dream alive for the next generation of music creators.”
The full RIAA Board includes the following recording industry executives: Michele Anthony, Universal Music Group, Michele Ballantyne, Recording Industry Association of America (new member); Glen Barros, Concord Music Group; Eric Berman, Universal Music Group; David Bither, Nonesuch Records; Ken Bunt, Disney Music Group; Alisa Coleman, ABKCO Music & Records (new member); John Esposito, Warner Music Nashville; Mitch Glazier — Chair, RIAA (new member); Victor Gonzalez, Universal Music Latin Entertainment (new member); Camille Hackney; Atlantic Records (new member); Rani Hancock, Sire Records (new member); Jeffrey Harleston, Universal Music Group; Terry Hemmings, Provident Music Group; Kevin Kelleher, Sony Music Entertainment; Sheldra Khahaifa, Sony Music Entertainment (new member); Dennis Kooker, Sony Music Entertainment; Annie Lee, Interscope Geffen A&M (new member); Gabriela Martinez, Warner Music Latina (new member); Deirdre McDonald, Sony Music Entertainment; Paul Robinson, Warner Music Group; Portia Sabin, Kill Rock Stars; Tom Silverman, Tommy Boy Entertainment; Julie Swidler, Sony Music Entertainment and Will Tanous, Universal Music Group.
The RIAA Board oversees, gives expert advice and helps advocate for the industry-wide initiatives of the RIAA. The Board will serve a term lasting until 2022.
