Richard King Appointed Board Chair of the Music Publishers Association

UK trade body the Music Publishers Association (MPA) has named Faber Music CEO Richard King as its new Board Chair for a three-year term, succeeding Paulette Long OBE.

The focus:

• King’s priorities include strengthening the MPA’s advocacy work around AI and protecting creators’ rights and likeness; improving transparency over AI training data; and ensuring AI-generated music is clearly labeled.

• Also key will be urging the British Government to expand its recently announced, three-year, £45 million Plan For Music (“Turn It Up”) into a sustained, long-term commitment.

• King will chair his first Board meeting on 22 October.

Backstory:

• King has served as CEO of independent music publisher Faber Music since 1999.

• He was an MPA Director from 2002 to 2019 before rejoining the Board in 2022.

Also announced:

• In July the MPA appointed Peter Jackson as Managing Director.

What they said:

• Richard King: “I’m looking forward to building on the great work of Paulette and the MPA executive team, particularly by using my experience as a music publisher to further amplify our sector’s voice on the issues that matter most to members.”