The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has promoted Charlie Phillips to lead the network’s operations as Chief Operating Officer.
Phillips steps up from his previous role as Director of Legal and Business Affairs.
He will report directly to the organisation’s newly-elected Chair, Justin West of Secret City Records in Canada, with supervision from WIN’s board of directors, who together represent the majority of the independent global music market.
In his new role as COO, Phillips will focus on furthering WIN’s commitment to advancing, assisting and educating its network of international trade bodies, while also managing its day-to-day operations.
Phillips has worked for WIN since 2011. Prior to joining WIN, he was head of legal and commercial affairs at AIM.
Since qualifying as a solicitor, Phillips’ legal career has spanned a broad range of areas of today’s digital music and creative industries, including a position as legal advisor for recordings industry body IFPI.
His particular areas of expertise cover international performance rights licensing, as well as the interaction between music rights and data. He represents WIN members within DDEX and ISO.
“I am delighted to step up to the role of COO of WIN, and to have been given the opportunity to take WIN forward into this exciting new phase.”
Charlie Phillips
Charlie Phillips said: “I am delighted to step up to the role of COO of WIN, and to have been given the opportunity to take WIN forward into this exciting new phase.
“In recent years, our global network of independent associations has already more than proved its worth in supporting independent labels and their artists to achieve success.
“I look forward to building on this success, and taking WIN to the next stage of its mission to deliver real benefit to the international independent sector.”
“Charlie has always been a great advocate for the independent community and, with both his experience and expertise, brings the right set of skills to run WIN and carry-out its mission.”
Justin West, WIN
Justin West added: “A strong global network of independent trade associations is fundamental to confronting anti-competitive behaviour, maintaining a level-playing field for indies, and fighting for fair and transparent policies across our sector.
“Charlie has always been a great advocate for the independent community and, with both his experience and expertise, brings the right set of skills to run WIN and carry-out its mission.
“It’s exciting to see him step into this role and move the organization forward.”
Alison Wenham stepped down as Chief Executive of The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) in December 2018.Music Business Worldwide
