Posted in News by Generator on Tuesday 27th of July 2010
Industry trade organisation UK Music has announced the ten key players in their Leadership Development Network, including Generator CEO Jim Mawdsley.
The umbrella trade body have put together the network with an aim to "provide strategy and support to the music community". The initiative is funded by the Arts and Skills Council and will aim to provide cross-sector support for music businesses throughout the UK.
UK Music CEO Feargal Sharkey said: "The UK Music Leadership Development Network is part of an ongoing process to provide professional career development throughout this industry.
“This is a progressive step to ensuring the UK music industry has the ability to sustain and attract a workforce capable of meeting the challenges and demands that lie ahead."
The ten members confirmed are drawn from various sectors of the industry and include Generator CEO and Evolution Weekender’s Festival Director, Jim Mawdsley.
Jim Mawdsley said: “I am delighted to be selected to take part in the UK Music Leadership network and I feel that it is recognition of the role the development sector of the industry is playing at present and how vital it will be for the future.
“I also look forward to receiving high quality coaching that can only help the continued growth of the Music Industry at regional level as well as sharing ideas with some fantastic people in the highest echelons of music in the UK.”
The complete list is:
Matt Booth, co-founder and Chair, Bristol Music Foundation
Jackie Davidson, MD, Jackie Davidson Management
Jane Dyball, SVP International Legal & Business Affairs, Warner/Chappell
Keith Jopling, Director, Jopling Associates
Jessica Koravos, MD, AEG Live
Jim Mawdsley, CEO, Generator
Pamela McCormick, CEO, Urban Development
Vanessa Reed, Executive Director, PRS for Music Foundation
Feargal Sharkey, CEO, UK Music
Mike Smith, MD, Columbia Records
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