Jeremy Sirota (Photo Credit: Caitlin Mitchel)
Jeremy Sirota to Step Down as Merlin CEO
After nearly six years, he will depart on December 31
Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota will exit the company on December 31. He has not announced his next professional move.
Why it matters:
Merlin is arguably the world's leading digital music licensing partner for independent labels and distributors, representing 15% of the global recorded music market.
Sirota has served as CEO since 2020.
No successor has been announced. The Merlin board will oversee the hiring process.
Achievements:
As per Digital Music News, under Sirota's leadership Merlin struck licensing deals with major digital streaming providers (DSPs) including Apple Music, Spotify, Snap Inc. and Twitch.
Memberships grew by more than 100.
He launched, or oversaw, initiatives such as:
Merlin Engage, a mentorship program for the next generation of female leaders.
Merlin Insights, helping members navigate streaming analytics.
Merlin Connect, making music licensing more accessible for emerging technology platforms.
What they said:
Sirota: "It's been the privilege of a lifetime to lead Merlin, support our members, and empower independence".
Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota will exit the company on December 31. He has not announced his next professional move.
Why it matters:
Merlin is arguably the world's leading digital music licensing partner for independent labels and distributors, representing 15% of the global recorded music market.
Sirota has served as CEO since 2020.
No successor has been announced. The Merlin board will oversee the hiring process.
Achievements:
As per Digital Music News, under Sirota's leadership Merlin struck licensing deals with major digital streaming providers (DSPs) including Apple Music, Spotify, Snap Inc. and Twitch.
Memberships grew by more than 100.
He launched, or oversaw, initiatives such as:
Merlin Engage, a mentorship program for the next generation of female leaders.
Merlin Insights, helping members navigate streaming analytics.
Merlin Connect, making music licensing more accessible for emerging technology platforms.
What they said:
Sirota: "It's been the privilege of a lifetime to lead Merlin, support our members, and empower independence".
Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota will exit the company on December 31. He has not announced his next professional move.
Why it matters:
Merlin is arguably the world's leading digital music licensing partner for independent labels and distributors, representing 15% of the global recorded music market.
Sirota has served as CEO since 2020.
No successor has been announced. The Merlin board will oversee the hiring process.
Achievements:
As per Digital Music News, under Sirota's leadership Merlin struck licensing deals with major digital streaming providers (DSPs) including Apple Music, Spotify, Snap Inc. and Twitch.
Memberships grew by more than 100.
He launched, or oversaw, initiatives such as:
Merlin Engage, a mentorship program for the next generation of female leaders.
Merlin Insights, helping members navigate streaming analytics.
Merlin Connect, making music licensing more accessible for emerging technology platforms.
What they said:
Sirota: "It's been the privilege of a lifetime to lead Merlin, support our members, and empower independence".
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