Music collection body PPL India, which represents over 356 labels and over 3 million works, has appointed GB Aayeer as its new CEO.
The appointment was announced today March (31) by Mandar Thakur, COO, Times Music and Chairman of the board of PPL.
GB Aayeer worked with the Saregama record label in various capacities prior to joining PPL, including CFO, Interim CEO and Executive Director on the Board.
Aayeer, who has 38 years’ experience in senior positions in large corporate organizations, takes over from Rajat Kakar.
PPL is the only CMO in India which is affiliated with the IFPI, the global trade body for the recorded music industry.
“I look forward to working with stakeholders and users alike to create an environment of respect for Intellectual property.”
GB Aayeer
GB Aayeer said: “I am excited at being chosen to lead PPL in its rejuvenated avatar.
“Rajat has made PPL into a data oriented, transparent and professional organization and I now look forward to continuing the momentum built in the last 2 years with the help of a highly talented team of employees and efficient systems, a combination that offers immense potential for growth.
“I look forward to working with stakeholders and users alike to create an environment of respect for Intellectual property.”
“I am delighted that GB will be taking over the reins of PPL from me and am leaving with the satisfaction that PPL is in safe hands under GB.”
Rajat Kakar
Outgoing MD & CEO of PPL, Rajat Kakar, added: the ”GB is a seasoned professional who has a proven track record in building successful teams and systems and will bring his experience and maturity as we enter the next phase of growth for the Music Industry.
“I am delighted that GB will be taking over the reins of PPL from me and am leaving with the satisfaction that PPL is in safe hands under GB”
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