IFPI, the group that represents the recording trade worldwide, has named Mira Chatt as its new Regional Director, Asia.
On this newly expanded function, Chatt will oversee IFPI’s work throughout the broader Asia-Pacific area, coordinating its nationwide group community and supporting member report corporations as they proceed to spend money on and drive trade development.
She may even work intently with IFPI’s Higher China workplace, which stays below the management of Regional Director Guo Biao.
Chatt joins IFPI from YouTube, the place she served as Head of Authorities Affairs and Public Coverage for India.
Previous to that, she was a profession diplomat within the Canadian International Service, holding senior roles throughout South and Southeast Asia and internationally.
Based mostly in Delhi, she is going to relocate to IFPI’s Asia regional workplace in Singapore in 2026.
Commenting on her appointment, Chatt mentioned: “The recorded music trade is at a pivotal second, with Asia on the forefront of digital consumption and innovation. I’ve lengthy had a powerful conviction in and dedication to the area, and I’m extremely excited to work hand in hand with our members and native governments to construct a sustainable and vibrant future for Asia’s artistic economic system.”
“The recorded music trade is at a pivotal second, with Asia on the forefront of digital consumption and innovation.”
Mira Chatt
“My focus shall be on main our advocacy efforts to make sure that artists and report labels can proceed to thrive on this quickly evolving market, significantly as we navigate the alternatives and challenges to the music trade introduced by rising applied sciences like AI.”
Chatt brings greater than 20 years of expertise in authorities relations, public coverage and diplomacy, together with regional experience and constructing strategic partnerships.
“Asia is a area of monumental significance and alternative for the worldwide recording trade.”
Victoria Oakley, IFPI
IFPI CEO Victoria Oakleyadded: “We’re delighted to welcome Mira to IFPI. Asia is a area of monumental significance and alternative for the worldwide recording trade, and Mira’s appointment displays our dedication to persevering with to spend money on and assist our work throughout these markets.
“Her deep understanding of the area, coupled along with her ardour for the artistic economic system and expertise in each private and non-private sectors, make her uniquely positioned to guide our efforts and advocacy throughout Asia.”
