Lisa Hresko Named COO Of A2IM & President Of Foundation Of Independent Music

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Lisa Hresko, A2IM, COO + President, Foundation of Independent Music.

Lisa Hresko has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of A2IM. In addition, Hresko has been announced as the first President of the Foundation of Independent Music by its board.

Hresko joined the company in 2017. She has since contributed to the development of A2IM’s Star Certification, worked on international trade strategy that earned A2IM the 2024 President’s “E” Star Award for Export Services, and supervised A2IM’s annual Indie Week, which has grown into the largest independent record label conference in the world. She played an important role in launching the Foundation of Independent Music, which since this year has become the presenting entity of Indie Week and the Libera Awards. Billboard recognized Hresko on its Women in Music list in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and on its Indie Power Players list in 2025.

“I am thrilled to be continuing the important work we are doing here at A2IM, representing some of the most vibrant, passionate and creative artists and labels in the music industry, and building out the work of the Foundation of Independent Music,” says Hresko. “It has been a great pleasure to work alongside Richard and the rest of the A2IM team these past 8 years, and I look forward to building value for the independent community with Ian in the years ahead.”

“I’m absolutely delighted to see Lisa Hresko step into the roles of COO of A2IM and President of the Foundation for Independent Music,” shares Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE, President and CEO, A2IM. “Having worked closely with Lisa since 2017, I’ve seen firsthand her intelligence, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the independent music community. This promotion is richly deserved, and I couldn’t be happier for her—or more confident in the impact she’ll continue to make.”

“I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity to work alongside Lisa as I begin my tenure as CEO of A2IM,” adds Ian Harrison, CEO, A2IM. “Her incredible knowledge accrued over the past 8 years and her passion for the independent music industry is unparalleled, and I know together we can continue to expand upon the important work that lies ahead for A2IM and our members.”

“Over the past eight years, I’ve watched Lisa’s work strengthen not just A2IM, but the independent community as a whole,” shares Nabil Ayers (Beggars Group), A2IM Executive Committee, Chair. “She leads with clarity, consistency, and a deep understanding of what our members need. This promotion reflects the trust she’s earned across the organization, and I’m excited to see her continue shaping the future of independent music.”

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