A2IM Ushers-In New Era With 2024-2025 Board of Directors

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), the prominent non-profit organization that represents over 600 independent record labels, has unveiled its board of directors for the 2024-2025 term.

The announcement also includes new members of the executive committee and advisory board.

The newly elected board members for this term include 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 join the returning board members: Tony Alexander, co-founder and president of Made in Memphis Entertainment; Nabil Ayers, president of Beggars Group; Dee Diaz, SVP marketing & digital at Reach Records; Wilson Fuller of Merge Records; Mary Jurey, chief business officer at Blue Élan Records; Tony Kiewel, president of Sub Pop Records; Hays Rudolph, general counsel and VP of business and legal affairs at Secretly Group; and Zena White, COO of Partisan Records.

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

A2IM also welcomes several distinguished industry professionals to its advisory board: Glen Barros, managing partner 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, said: “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 joining 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 emphasized the importance 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 directors at A2IM plays a crucial role in the governance of the organization, advocating for member interests, and establishing strategic priorities.

Board members serve three-year terms, providing essential guidance to ensure the success of the independent music sector. Advisory board members serve one-year terms, contributing diverse perspectives.

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

Representing over 700 independently-owned American music labels, A2IM champions their interests in the marketplace, media, and on Capitol Hill. In 2016, independent labels collectively represented 37.32 percent of the U.S. recorded music sales market based on copyright ownership, making them the largest music industry sector.