As part of the election, Edel and Playground's Jonas Sjostrom was placed as chairman, while Everlasting Records' Mark Kitcatt joined Naive's Patrick Zelnik and PIAS Entertainment Group's Michel Lambot as co-presidents.

Helen Smith, who remains executive chair, said. "We are delighted Jonas and Mark are stepping up, along with five new board members. The diversity and experience of the board will shape our vision for the next two years and launch new initiatives to help independents and their artists be ...