BMI Appoints Hunter To Executive Director Role

Mason Hunter has been named Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships/Business Development at BMI. In this role, he will identify new partners that align with BMI’s business needs, create new revenue streams to benefit the organization’s affiliates, and maximize existing partnerships. Hunter will be based in BMI’s Nashville office, and will report to Jody Williams, VP, Writer/Publisher Relations.
“I am delighted to welcome Mason to our organization’s Writer/Publisher team and to utilize his keen partnership perspective to serve BMI’s affiliates,” Williams said. “He will play a vital role in building on our success to create unique opportunities that grow BMI’s value in the music business community.”
“Bringing together our songwriters with our licensees creates a synergy, which is beneficial to both our customers,” commented Phil Graham, BMI Sr. VP, Writer/Publisher Relations. “Mason’s knowledge in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships is a valuable asset; he’ll oversee a structure that will optimize BMI’s efforts as an advocate for content creators.”
A 14-year veteran of BMI, Hunter was most recently Executive Director, Chain & Specialty Market Sales. During his work at BMI, he has held several titles, including Sr. Director in both Media and General Licensing, where he worked with key accounts and trade associations in media and hospitality industries. Hunter is a Certified Public Accountant, and began his career in audit services at Deloitte, before joining BMI’s Audit and Finance Department.