ASCAP Elects Officers; Paul Williams Gets 4th Term
Paul Williams, ASCAP President and Chairman of the Board
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced today (May 5) the results of its Board of Directors officers elections held on April 29 in Los Angeles.
Award-winning songwriter Paul Williams was re-elected Chairman and President for the fourth time. Williams has held the office since 2009. Williams says, “I continue to be inspired by ASCAP’s mission of advocacy and service for songwriters. It is a great honor and privilege to help lead the organization forward during this transformative time. I’m confident that, together with our CEO Beth Matthews, the ASCAP Board will continue to make the decisions that enable ASCAP to meet the evolving needs of our members and licensees.”
Doug Wood, a composer and producer of music for television programs and commercials, was newly elected as Writer Vice Chairman; and Irwin Z. Robinson, Vice President of Industry Affairs for Cromwell Music, was re-elected Publisher Vice Chairman.
The ASCAP Board re-elected Caroline Bienstock, President and CEO of publishing company Carlin America, Inc., as Secretary; and James M. Kendrick, representing Schott Music/European American Music, as Treasurer.
The ASCAP Board also elected a new publisher member, Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group.
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