Merlin Announces 2026-2027 Board with Global Representation Across 12 Countries

Merlin, a prominent global music licensing partner, has unveiled its 2026-2027 board with representatives from 12 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Oceania. The board comprises leaders from the independent music industry, with members elected to represent thousands of independent record label distributors globally. Notable new board members include Bugwu Aneto Okek from Nigeria, Charles Caldas from Portugal, Manami Ogawa from Japan, Rachel Buswel from the UK, and others from different regions. The board also features returning members and observers, ensuring a diverse and experienced leadership team.

Merlin's CEO, Charlie Lexton, expressed gratitude to outgoing board members and welcomed the new additions, emphasizing their unique perspectives and high value to the organization. The board's collective experience across various markets and business types is seen as a valuable resource to deliver premium value to members worldwide. Merlin's mission to navigate the evolving digital landscape and provide the best deals to independent music companies remains at the core of its operations.