TORONTO – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS)/The Juno Awards and MusiCounts have named Mark Cohon as the new chairman of the Board of Directors.
The former CFL Commissioner will begin his tenure on September 29, 2015, succeeding Ed Robinson.
Cohon (pictured) is the 11th chairman of the Board of Directors for CARAS/The Juno Awards and MusiCounts. Best known for his leadership in turning-around and driving the renaissance of the Canadian Football League, he has also held positions with the NBA and the MLB as head of international marketing and head of corporate development, respectively, before becoming president and CEO of AudienceView Ticketing, a company that sells ticketing systems and services to sports, arts and entertainment events.
"I am extremely pleased that the Board has appointed Mark as its Chairman," said Allan Reid, president and CEO, CARAS/The Juno Awards and MusiCounts, in Tuesday’s announcement. "He has extensive experience and passion for raising the profile of brands and delivering successful results. Mark will bring a fresh perspective, and we look forward to his contributions to growing the CARAS, JUNO Awards and MusiCounts brands."
"We have much to be proud of in our Canadian music industry," added Cohon. "It is going to be exciting working with the Board, the CARAS leadership team and corporate, media and governmental partners to celebrate our remarkable artists and performers with Canadians across our nation."
