The MLC Reveals Advisory Committee Updates
The MLC has made one appointment to the organization’s Operations Advisory Committee, along with six reappointments, including two reappointments to the Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee, one reappointment to the Dispute Resolution Committee, and three reappointments to the Operations Advisory Committee.
Kelly Baden (Senior Vice President, Copyright, Royalties and Licensing Operations at Concord) has been appointed to the Operations Advisory Committee. In her role, she spearheads Concord’s global copyright, licensing, and royalties divisions, overseeing global licensing operations and leading teams responsible for licensing sound recordings and musical compositions. Before Concord, Baden held leadership positions in music rights and revenue assurance, including Director of Revenue Assurance at Warner Music Group and roles at Rhino Entertainment and BMG Music Publishing.
Eric Scott (Executive Vice President, Rights and Royalties at BMG) has been reappointed to the Operations Advisory Committee and has been named Chair of the committee. Kristina Johnson (Vice President, Copyright at Kobalt Music) and Iwona Wyrzykowska (Senior Vice President/General Manager, Global Administration Center – Nashville at Universal Music Publishing Group) have also been reappointed.
On the Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee, Dale Esworthy (Executive Vice President, Worldwide Administration at Sony Music Publishing) has been reappointed, along with Michael Eames (President and Co-Founder at PEN Music Group, Inc.) who is continuing as Chair of the committee. Matthew Skiba (Vice President, Rights and Content at Vydia) has been reappointed to the Dispute Resolution Committee.
“On behalf of The MLC’s Board and its nominating committee, I am pleased to welcome Kelly Baden to the Operations Advisory Committee and to congratulate our advisory committee members on their reappointments,” says Alisa Coleman, Chair of The MLC’s Board of Directors. “Their collective expertise, dedication, and guidance are invaluable as we continue to strengthen The MLC’s operations and fulfill our mission to ensure that songwriters, composers, and music publishers receive the royalties they have earned.”
More information on The MLC’s Board of Directors and three advisory committees, including lists of current members, can be found here.
