Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations, a new role.

Dan Nevin

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LONDON, U.K. — Dan Nevin will lead Merlin’s engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations.

In this new post, the Australia-born executive will also oversee the independents’ rights organization’s global membership development team, supporting membership growth and diversification, particularly across Asia, Africa, Oceania and other emerging music markets; support targeted membership acquisition and engagement strategies; and develop initiatives that help emerging independent businesses build the capabilities needed to participate in Merlin’s global licensing network.