UK Music and Bob Fallon
TOM KIEHL has been appointed Chief Executive of UK Music.
Kiehl has served as the industry collective's Interim Chief Executive since last year, following JAMIE NJOKU-GOODWIN's departure after three years to become Prime Minister RISHI SUNAK’s Director of Strategy.
Kiehl has been with UK Music since 2012, first as Director of Government and Public Affairs and later as Deputy CEO & Director of Public Affairs. Previously, he worked in the Houses of Parliament for 11 years as a Senior Advisor and Researcher in the Liberal Democrat Whips’ Office.
He is a member of the Creative Industries Council, Creative Industries Trade and Investment Board, the National Plan for Music Education Monitoring Board, Power of Music Implementation Group and LIVE Touring Working Group.
UK Music says that Kiehl plans to spearhead cross-party engagement with the music sector.
UK Music Chair TOM WATSON said: “We are entering a critical new era of change for the music industry when the political landscape is also rapidly changing. At this important time, I'm confident Tom is the right person for the job.
“He will be a tireless advocate for our members and our sector – using his wide range of talents to drive UK Music to even greater heights.”
Kiehl added: “I am looking forward to working with our fantastic members to press their case with the new government for the changes we want to see – ranging from strong copyright protections and more music teachers to key safeguards around AI and greater support for music freelancers.
“I want young people across the UK to see our industry as the most inclusive and exciting place to work, and one which will reward their talents.
“We need to turn this moment of considerable political change into a moment to achieve change for UK Music."