Merlin Names Jon Glass General Counsel

Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for independent labels and distributors, has appointed Jon Glass its General Counsel.

The role:

• Glass will lead Merlin’s Business & Legal Affairs function, and take on responsibility for its Partnerships team, as per Music Business Worldwide.

• He is based in New York and will report to Merlin CEO Charlie Lexton.

Backstory:

• Glass was most recently Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Legal Affairs, at Warner Music Group, which he joined in 2010.

• Prior he worked in digital business and legal affairs at Sony Music Entertainment, and practiced at several law firms, including Morrison & Foerster LLP.

What they said:

• Charlie Lexton, CEO of Merlin: “Jon is one of the most respected legal executives in the digital music business. He brings an exceptional combination of legal expertise and commercial judgement with a highly developed understanding of the opportunities and complexities facing Merlin.”

• He adds: “As the digital playing field continues to evolve, we need to ensure we are coordinated in the way we think about the relationships we build with our partners. Bringing our Business & Legal Affairs and Partnerships teams together under Jon’s leadership is designed to do exactly that and will help us deliver even greater value for our members. I am delighted to welcome Jon to Merlin.”