The Australian Recording Industry Association has announced the appointment of four women to its previously all-male Board. Libby Blakey, Business Affair Director at Warner Music Australia; Karen Don, Senior Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs, Australia and New Zealand at Universal Music Australia; Sophie McArthur, General Manager, Digital & Business Development Australia, New Zealand & Asia at Sony Music Entertainment; and Natalie Waller, Head of ABC Music & Events, have all been appointed to the ARIA Board following changes to the Constitution last November that allow for a larger Board and were designed to increase diversity and inclusiveness. Prior to these appointments, the ARIA Board had historically only included two women, Vicki Gordon and Bonita Boezeman.

The ARIA Board members

ARIA has also announced that Emily Crews, who is Head of Synchronisation at Warner Music Australia, has been selected as the inaugural participant for the ARIA Observership program. The program aims to provide professional development experience for rising talent within ARIA member companies. As part of the program, Crews will observe all 2019 ARIA Board meetings.

“I congratulate Emily on becoming the inaugural participant for the ARIA Observership program. ARIA is pleased to...