TORONTO – Music licensing company Re:Sound has elected Peter Steinmetz as chairperson of its Board of Directors.
After starting a successful music industry practice in 1970, Steinmetz went on to serve several terms as managing partner of Toronto law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell and was appointed Queens Counsel in 1983. During his tenure he represented a wide range of clients in the entertainment field, including artists, labels and industry organisations.
His board experience includes president of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and executive producer of the Juno Awards (1983 – 1992); chairperson of the Board of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (2005-2009); and vice-chairperson of the Ontario Media Development Corporation (1995 – 2010).
Steinmetz will join existing Re:Sound board members Annie Morin (ARTISTI), Graham Henderson (CONNECT), Stuart Johnston (CIMA), Lyette Bouchard (SOPROQ), Brad Keenan (ACTRA RACS) and David Jandrisch (MROC).
"Re:Sound is committed to best practices in all that we do, including corporate governance”, said Re:Sound president Ian MacKay, in the news release. “Peter's extensive experience in the industry, including organisations like CARAS and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, make him the ideal Chairperson for Re:Sound as we continue to grow and develop. We all look forward to his fresh perspective as well as his wise counsel."
Re:Sound Music Licensing Company is a Canadian not-for-profit music licensing company dedicated to obtaining fair compensation for artists and record companies for their performance rights.
