PAUL PACIFICO, CEO of the Association of Independent Music (AIM), will step down at the end of 2022. Recruitment is in process for his replacement.
Pacifico has worked at AIM for six years and, according to the organisation, has delivered various strategic long-term goals.
AIM said Pacifico has represented the interests of the organisation’s members, collaborated across the music business and supported creative entrepreneurs and artists from diverse backgrounds.
Prior to joining in 2016, Pacifico worked as CEO of the UK’s Featured Artist Coalition and founding president of the International Artist Organisation.
“I feel I have done much of the work I came to AIM to do and I’m proud to leave AIM in a position of huge strength for the future of the community, the members and the team,” Pacifico said.
NADIA KHAN, Chair of the AIM Board, commented: “It’s been a very rewarding experience to work closely with Paul and see first-hand his commitment to values-driven leadership, investment in promoting open communication and building a culture of equitable and transparent leadership.”
MARTIN MILLS, founder & chairman of independent label Beggars Group, said: “It’s no overstatement to say that AIM has transformed the record industry, and not just in the UK. That it has done so is down not just to the strength and vision of the community, but to our leader for the last six years, Paul. As he now moves on, we can reflect on how fortunate we have been to have had the benefit of his talents, and what exciting potential the future holds for us.”