MPA appoints Press and Public Affairs Officer

The Music Publishers Association (MPA) today announced that Harriet Finney has been appointed to the newly created role of Press and Public Affairs Officer at the music industry body. In this new position Harriet is specifically tasked with raising the profile of the MPA, bringing its members’ concerns to a wider audience and ensuring that policy makers are aware of issues facing music publishers in the digital age.

Harriet has previously worked as Head of Communications for Chrysalis, the music publishing and commercial radio group. She brings with her a sound knowledge of the music publishing business and an understanding of current industry developments. Prior to working at Chrysalis, Harriet spent six years working in investment banking. 

Commenting on the appointment, Stephen Navin, Chief Executive of the MPA said:  “We are delighted to welcome Harriet on board and look forward to working with her on the many and varied topics facing the music publishing industry. There are a number of critical issues at hand with implications for all of our member companies, and it is fitting therefore at this time that we strengthen our voice in the public and governmental arenas on behalf of our dynamic and successful industry.” 

Harriet Finney said: “I am really excited to be joining the MPA at this time of significant change for the music publishing industry. I look forward to working hard on behalf of our members to ensure that their concerns are heard and fully understood by key decision makers.”