Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
• SoundExchange has appointed Paul Shaver as Senior Vice President, Business Development. In this role, he will lead efforts to identify strategic growth opportunities, expand partnerships, and position SoundExchange for the future of music. Shaver also joins the SoundExchange executive team, reporting to President & CEO Michael Huppe.
Shaver segues from the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA), where he served as President of both CMRRA and SX Works. Prior to CMRRA, Shaver held senior leadership positions with Nielsen Entertainment, Universal Music Group, EMI/Capitol Music, and Virgin Records.
“Paul is a respected and forward-thinking executive with experience across many aspects of the music industry,” said Huppe. “He has a proven ability to anticipate change, build innovative solutions, and turn opportunity into growth. As technology reshapes how music is created, distributed, and monetized, Paul’s leadership will help SoundExchange expand its impact and remain at the forefront of the industry’s evolution.”
“SoundExchange has the expertise, relationships, and data assets to help shape the next chapter of the music industry,” said Shaver. “I am excited to join the team and work with creators, rights owners, licensees, and industry partners to build meaningful partnerships, identify new opportunities for growth, and ensure those we serve continue to benefit as technology reshapes the music ecosystem.” [Shaver photo courtesy of SoundExchange]
