Meet our Boards

Jaime is Managing Director of independent music publisher Concord Music Publishing ANZ (formerly Native Tongue), overseeing offices in Melbourne and Auckland. Jaime is Chair of the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Limited (AMCOS) and a Director of the Australasian Performing Right Association Limited (APRA) and a Director of the Australasian Music Publishers Association Limited (AMPAL).

Jaime has a double bachelor’s degree (Business Marketing & Management - Monash University) and worked in artist management at Mayday Management and music licensing at Mana Music before joining Native Tongue in 2005.

Clive is the Founder and Managing Director of Perfect Pitch Publishing, a Perth-based, globally represented independent music publishing company. An APRA-registered songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and recording artist,  he is also a music educator and senior lecturer with decades of industry experience. Clive’s career is driven by a passion for music and a commitment to protecting the rights of songwriters, both in his own creative work and through his representation of Australian talent nationally and internationally.

Since moving to Perth, he has actively championed local songwriters while continuing to support artists across Australia. He currently serves as Deputy Chair of AMCOS and Chair of AMPAL and is the only music publisher from regional Australia (Perth, WA) on both boards. His previous senior executive roles include PolyGram/Universal, ABC Music, and Shock Music Publishing, and served on the boards of PPCA, AIR, and WAM.

Clive was a senior lecturer at the Australian Institute of Music and now guest lectures at WAAPA. He is a speaker, mentor, and panellist at industry events like WAMCon, and a peer assessor for various state and national arts bodies. He holds a Certificate of Education from UNSW, is a Justice of the Peace, and a member of both RAJWA and AMICDA.

Marianna is Vice President, Commercial & Creative at Universal Music Publishing. She previously served as Deputy Chair and Director of AMCOS from 2011 to 2020 and was appointed Alternate Director for Andrew Jenkins, Universal Music Publishing in 2020.

She is an experienced music lawyer, formerly at Simpsons Solicitors. She has also held senior legal and business affairs roles at major record labels and music publishers including BMG Australia, BMG in New York and EMI Music Australia, and was Head of ABC Music Publishing until January 2020. She has a strong passion for great song writing and a deep commitment to working with Australian songwriting talent.

Marianna holds degrees in Arts and Law from the University of New South Wales. 

In 2023 she was awarded the AWMA for Music Leadership.

Linda is Co-CEO of Mushroom Music, one of Australia’s leading independent music publishers, established in 1972. She began her career at APRA in 1990, founding Melbourne’s first Writer Services Department, before joining Mushroom Music in 1996. Over two decades as Head of A&R and Creative, she helped share the company’s culture of artistry, trust and collaboration. In 2019, she was appointed Co-CEO bringing her creative leadership and strategic vision to the role.

Throughout her career, Linda has worked with some of the most acclaimed and beloved artists, including Kylie Minogue, Vance Joy, Julia Jacklin, The Temper Trap, grentperez, Missy Higgins, Amy Shark, Middle Kids, Wolf Alice, The Teskey Brothers, Archie Roach, Confidence Man, Emily Wurramara, London Grammar, Budjerah, Hunters & Collectors, Yothu Yindi, among many others. 

At the core of Linda’s work is a lifelong passion for music and storytelling. She is committed to protecting and celebrating the voices of songwriters. She is an advocate for nurturing emerging talent, supporting diverse voices, and helping artists build sustainable and rewarding careers. She is also a Director on the APRA, AMPAL and IMPF Boards. 

Amanda Brown is a versatile composer, musician and songwriter. She has been composing music for stage and screen since 2000 and before that enjoyed a career as a multi-instrumentalist in several bands (most notably The Go Betweens) playing violin, guitar, mandolin and oboe. Her discography lists over 100 credits including artists ranging from Silverchair and The Underground Lovers to The Church and Died Pretty.

Amanda’s screen music credits include television series Deadloch, Prosper, RFDS and The Secrets She Keeps. Her scores for feature films Babyteeth and Brazen Hussies both won AACTA awards with Deadloch garnering a third AACTA in 2024. In 2021 Amanda became a member (music branch) of The Academy Of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences.

An ardent supporter of equitable remuneration and rights for composers and songwriters at all stages of their careers, Amanda has mentored a number of screen composers and is passionate about adequate attribution, ongoing royalty streams and sustainable careers for creators in the age of AI.

Amanda has been an APRA member for 33 years and an APRA Director since 2015.

Jane is the Managing Director of Wise Music Pty Ltd for Australia, Aotearoa and Asia Pacific (ex Japan). She’s a current Board Director of AMPAL and has been on the boards of the Asian Music Publishers Association and the Hong Kong Music Publishers Association.

She’s held senior roles at EMI MP Asia, BMG MP Asia Pacific, EMI MP Hong Kong, Warner Bros MP Australia, Warner Bros MP Asia and Rondor Music Australia. She’s also worked in the live music sector and headed up the licensing department at Copyright Agency.

Jane holds an Honours degree in Law, an Arts degree and a graduate diploma in legal practice. She’s provided free legal advice to musicians and songwriters at the Arts Law Centre of Australia, and she assisted in the establishment of Support Act.

Karen has over 30 years’ experience in the industry across A&R, Copyright, Royalties & Licensing and is currently the General Manager at 120 Publishing.

Her experience includes positions at AMCOS, MMA Music, Hello Mr Wilson, Mana Music and Warner Chappell and working with John Woodruff across recordings, publishing and management for Savage Garden. Eventually partnering with John and Keith Welsh to form Rough Cut Music Publishing, over the next decade the company signed and developed many prominent Australian artists including Evermore, Kisschasy, Trial Kennedy and The Butterfly Effect.

In 2011 she launched 120 Publishing for Ministry of Sound Australia (now TMRW Music). 120 is a full-service publishing company with a special interest in working closely with dance & electronic music writers, producers and topliners, and a focus on setting up collaborations between domestic writers and international artists.

Karen is passionate about educating young writers and travels nationally as part of APRA’s Rights & Royalties education events. She currently sits on the AMPAL Board and is also an active member of APRA’s CMAG Committee, working to implement Music Recognition Technology across clubs and festivals and advocating for the fair distribution of live performance income to Australian writers.

Heath is Managing Director of BMG Australia, which he launched locally in 2016. He became an AMCOS Director in 2020 and is also on the board of AMPAL.

Heath helped guide BMG’s acquisition of iconic Australian music company Alberts and during his tenure at BMG has signed artists including LDRU, The Living End, Wolfmother, Wave Racer and Peking Duk. For more than 13 years, he was Director of A & R at Universal Music Publishing.

He is the recipient of an MBA and a Master of Marketing from the University of Newcastle.

He joined Warner Chappell in 2021 following a long career in public accounting and business advisory positions.

Craig brings a great depth of experience and knowledge from his extensive roles prior to joining the music publishing industry.

His experience provides a foundation for the support of the recognition of songwriters and their invaluable contribution to society.

He remains involved in tech applications and software development processes, providing important technical knowledge to the AMCOS Board and Committees. Craig also sits on the AMPAL board, advocating for the awareness, development and interests of the music publishing industry domestically and internationally.

Craig holds an Honours degree in Law, a Commerce degree, post-graduate qualifications in Law and Accounting and is a member of the CPA.

Simon Moor is the Managing Director of Kobalt Music Publishing APAC and has over 20 years’ experience in the music publishing industry, promoting local talent and achieving global success. He has served as a director on the AMCOS Board since 2013 and the APRA board since November 2021, while also sitting on the AMPAL board, contributing to the growth of the music publishing sector in Australia and internationally.

Simon established Kobalt Music Publishing in Australia and New Zealand in 2010, helping launch the careers of artists like Gotye, Flume (Future Classic), and Dean Lewis. Today, Kobalt’s roster includes prominent names such as Royel Otis, Tim Minchin, John Williamson, Kev Carmody, G Flip, Spacey Jane, Parkway Drive, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Tash Sultana.

In 2016, Simon expanded Kobalt’s reach by founding Kobalt Music Publishing Asia in Hong Kong, developing strategic business plans across key markets. His expertise in navigating diverse music industries led to successful partnerships with major companies like NetEase Cloud Music and Tencent Music Entertainment. Simon’s ability to foster relationships with local performing rights organisations and build connections within the global music ecosystem has been instrumental in Kobalt’s regional success. His leadership continues to support songwriters and artists, driving long-term growth and innovation in the APAC music industry.

Craig is the Chief Operating Office of the ORiGiN Music Publishing, role he has had for over two years. Craig has over twenty years of global music experience across almost all facets of the industry including publishing, record labels, artist management, media and venues. 

This extensive experience ensures Craig maintains a holistic approach to working with artists. 

Prior to ORiGiN, Craig was a key part of the creation and development of the highly successful record label for BMG – with involvement in artist signing, creation of systems and processes, as well as extensive international marketing and branding for the roster. Craig held the role for over seven years.

Over the past two years at ORiGiN Music Publishing, Craig has implemented significant change to the company, including nearly doubling of the writers signed to the company. Recent signings include Ninajiachi, Yours Truly, Crocodylus, Le Shiv, Dizzy Days, Sam Lockwood and Heather Shannon (The Jezabels), Jay Bainbridge (Boo Seeka, Golding), Nic Manders, Phebe Starr and Salarymen.

Craig was instrumental in setting up a Production Music company at ORiGiN, securing eleven international and one local catalogue to sub-publish in ANZ.

Damian is the Managing Director of Sony Music Publishing Australia, has served on the Board since 1995 and is a former Chair. He is also Deputy Chair of the APRA Board and a Director of AMPAL.

Damian has been with Sony since the company re-started its publishing arm in 1992. Following the merger of Sony Music Publishing with EMI Music Publishing in 2012, he was appointed Managing Director of the combined publishing companies. He began his music industry career in 1981 at CBS Records.

During his career at Sony, Damian has worked with many of Australia’s most important and successful writers/artists such as Midnight Oil, Tame Impala, Sarah Aarons, Paul Kelly, Cold Chisel, Gurrumul, Angus & Julia Stone, Silverchair, AC/DC, Thelma Plum, Sarah Blasko, Hilltop Hoods, 5 Seconds Of Summer, AB Original and Alex Hope as well as emerging stars of the future like King Stingray, May-A, Sycco, Electric Fields and Barkaa to name a few.

Jacky Houssarini is the Alternate Director for Damian Trotter.

Jacky is the Chief Financial Officer of Sony Music Publishing Australia and has had a long career in the Australian music industry, starting at Virgin Records Australia and then EMI Music Publishing Australia before joining Sony in 2012.

She is passionate about music and is committed to supporting the interests of songwriters.

Jacky holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales and is a member of the CPA.

As EVP and GM of the Pax8 APAC region, Lindsay spearheads all aspects of the APAC business for Pax8, driving the company’s ambitious growth strategy by continuing to significantly scale our operations in the region. 
Lindsay is a performance-driven executive and board member with a proven international track record of driving value by fostering high-performing cultures and building collaborative, engaged teams. 

With deep expertise in advising early stage startups on securing VC, PE, and incubator funding, Lindsay has successfully helped organizations scale, expand into new markets, and implement strategic marketing and go-to-market (GTM) plans. Lindsay is also skilled in sales strategies, strategic selling methodologies, and optimizing ecosystem operations for cost savings. 

Additionally, she has a strong background in leading M&A processes, driving integration, and aligning strategies to foster sustainable growth and success. Lindsay’s experience includes her previous role as Vodafone New Zealand’s Chief Enterprise Officer. 

Before Vodafone, Lindsay was the Microsoft United States COO and General Manager of Cloud & Enterprise Business Group AI, Azure, Server, and Tools. Lindsay ran a multibillion-dollar Cloud and Enterprise (C+E) business consisting of the application, infrastructure, data, and AI elements of Microsoft’s software. Before this, Lindsay was the GM for Dynamics, SMB and the Partner Channel for the US market at Microsoft and held leadership positions at IBM.