UK Music Publishers Association announces new appointments

The Music Publishers Association (MPA) has appointed Paulette Long OBE as MPA Chair and Rachel Lindley as PMLL (Printed Music Licensing Limited) Chair.

Paulette Long (Long Term Music) has 38 years’ experience within music publishing and the wider music industry working as a publisher, consultant and director. She has served as a Board director of the MPA, PRS for Music and has been included in Music Week’s Women in Music Roll of Honour amongst many other accolades.

Rachel Lindley (Oxford University Press Music) is an experienced music, education and publishing professional, specialising in the digital, printed music publishing and education sectors. She has served on the MPA, PMLL and Youth Music Boards.

Paulette Long said, ‘I’m really pleased to be taking on this role as Chair of the MPA. I would like to express my thanks to my predecessor Roberto Neri for his vision, hard work and entrepreneurial style during his time as Chair. I look forward to working with the Board and the entire MPA team, along with the MPA Publisher Members as we work towards creating a more dynamic organisation and a stronger, more balanced industry.’

Rachel Lindley said, ‘I am delighted to step into my new role as Chair of PMLL. To witness the success and growth of PMLL over the past few years has been incredibly exciting and I thank and congratulate Richard King on his dedication to his role as Chair over the past ten years.’

Photo: Paulette Long (l), Rachel Lindley (r)