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Brandon Bakshi Named Executive Director at Broadcast Music Inc.

New York, NY, November 5, 2007 

Webster London graduate named executive director at Broadcast Music.

Brandon Bakshi has been appointed Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Europe & Asia, for Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), the U.S. performing right organization, it was announced today by Del Bryant, BMI President & CEO. Bakshi will report to Phil Graham, Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, and will remain based in BMI’s London’s office. Bakshi was most recently Senior Executive, Writer/Publisher Relations in London.

In his new role, Bakshi will continue to be responsible for BMI’s outreach with songwriters, composers and music publishers in Europe, Asia, and Jamaica and will continue to oversee BMI’s programs and events in those territories, including the Royal Academy of Music BMI Student Bursary Award, the International Songwriters Retreat in Jamaica, the BMI/Wavelength Showcases in Second Life, and the American School of London’s ‘Battle of the Bands.’ He will continue to direct the activities of the London office.

 “It’s been a pleasure to watch Brandon grow into his career here at BMI,” said Bryant. “He was one of the early supporters of the dance, electronica, Bollywood and Jamaican music scenes, and our songwriters and publishers have benefited from his focus, attention to detail, service and commitment to their businesses. He has helped BMI’s repertoire grow throughout Europe and Asia, and his leadership in the London office has helped it become a true gateway for all of the music coming out of and going through those continents. I know that his continued vision and commitment to assisting songwriters in all communities and at all levels will continue to be a huge asset for BMI,” said Bryant.

"Having first hired Brandon, I’ve seen him grow up at BMI and create relationships with some of our most valued affiliates in Europe,” said Graham. “Since he was a student at University, Brandon has shown a keen focus on both the creative and business sides of the music industry and that diligence has served our songwriters and publishers well. He’s established a network of creators across the globe that has helped bring an array of songs of all genres to BMI. He knows how to spot a developing scene and is committed to having the London office host programs that assist our songwriters and composers professionally. He’s an executive who is constantly growing and his instincts are right on the mark. ”

Bakshi was most recently Senior Executive, Writer/Publisher Relations, having been promoted to that position from Executive in 2004. A 14-year veteran of BMI, he began as an intern in BMI's London office in and later in the Performing Rights and Government Relations departments in BMI’s New York office. While at BMI, he has been responsible for the signing of such European songwriters/composers as Amy Winehouse (PRS), Daft Punk, KT Tunstall, Amanda Ghost (PRS), A.R. Rahman (PRS), Paul Oakenfold and Don Corleon. He has been a past speaker at the Billboard Dance & Electronic Summit, Winter Music Conference, Amsterdam Dance Event and the Music Managers Forum. Born in Houston, Texas and raised in Europe, Brandon received a bachelor of arts degree in political economy from International American University and a masters of business administration from Webster University School of Business & Technology. Both campuses are based in London.