Broadcast Music Executive and Leadership Team

Michael O'Neill, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Broadcast Music, directs the organization's overarching strategy and operational execution. Overseeing all facets of the business, O'Neill ensures BMI effectively advocates for the value of music and supports its affiliated writers and publishers. This leadership role involves navigating complex music rights management, negotiating license agreements, and driving the distribution of royalties generated from public performances. By fostering strong relationships with industry stakeholders, Michael O'Neill secures the organization's position as a leading advocate for creators and publishers in the global music landscape. The focus remains on maximizing revenue streams and ensuring fair compensation for the millions of musical works BMI represents.

Bruce Esworthy, the Chief Financial Officer at Broadcast Music, manages the company's financial health and strategic fiscal planning. Esworthy oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring robust fiscal management for royalty distributions and operational expenses. This critical role involves safeguarding the organization's assets and optimizing financial performance to support BMI's mission of advocating for music's value. By implementing sound financial controls and driving efficiency, Bruce Esworthy ensures the integrity and sustainability of the royalty collection and distribution processes. The financial strategy directly supports the negotiation of music license agreements and the fair compensation of affiliated writers and publishers.

Martijn Tel, the Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer at Broadcast Music, supports the financial strategy and operational integrity of the organization. Tel collaborates on managing financial resources, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the fiscal planning that underpins BMI's royalty distribution and licensing operations. This role involves detailed financial analysis and oversight to maintain the organization's financial stability and support its advocacy for music rights. By contributing to robust financial management, Martijn Tel aids in the effective negotiation of music license agreements and the accurate allocation of fees to affiliated writers and publishers. The objective is to reinforce the financial framework supporting BMI's mission.

Todd Horvath, the President & Chief Operating Officer at Broadcast Music, drives operational excellence across the organization. Horvath oversees the day-to-day functions critical to BMI's mission, including the efficient management of music rights and the seamless distribution of royalties. This leadership position involves optimizing processes for negotiating music license agreements and ensuring timely and accurate payments to affiliated writers and publishers. By enhancing operational workflows, Todd Horvath supports the company's advocacy for the value of music and its commitment to creators. The focus is on streamlining operations to maximize the effectiveness of BMI's services and its reach within the music industry.

Ben Montalbano, the President at Broadcast Music, directs strategic initiatives and operational oversight within specific organizational domains. Montalbano focuses on advancing BMI's core mission of advocating for the value of music and supporting its affiliated creators. This leadership position involves guiding key business functions to ensure the effective negotiation of music license agreements and the accurate distribution of royalties. By driving strategic priorities, Ben Montalbano contributes to the organization's ability to represent millions of musical works and secure fair compensation for songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The objective is to enhance BMI's impact and reach within the music industry.

Robhy Armstrong, the President & Songwriter & Artist at Broadcast Music, brings a unique perspective to leadership, merging creative insight with executive oversight. Armstrong champions the interests of songwriters and artists, ensuring BMI effectively represents their performance rights and facilitates royalty collection. This multifaceted role involves advocating for the value of music from both a business and artistic standpoint, contributing to the negotiation of music license agreements. By leveraging direct experience within the music creation community, Robhy Armstrong enhances BMI's connection with its affiliates and strengthens its commitment to fair compensation for musical works performed publicly. The focus is on amplifying the voice of creators.

Deirdre Chadwick, the President at Broadcast Music, spearheads strategic leadership and operational management within designated areas of the organization. Chadwick is dedicated to advancing BMI's mission of advocating for the value of music and ensuring robust representation for its affiliated writers and publishers. This executive role involves overseeing critical functions related to the negotiation of music license agreements and the precise distribution of generated royalties. By driving key organizational objectives, Deirdre Chadwick contributes to BMI's capacity to manage performance rights for millions of musical works and uphold its commitment to creators. The aim is to strengthen BMI's market position and support its affiliate base.

John Powenski, the Senior Vice President Chief Human Resources Officer at Broadcast Music, leads the strategic development and execution of human capital initiatives. Powenski oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, and benefits, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce dedicated to BMI's mission. This role is crucial for fostering a positive and productive work environment that supports the complex operations of music rights management and royalty distribution. By cultivating talent and promoting organizational development, John Powenski ensures BMI has the expertise needed to effectively negotiate music license agreements and advocate for creators. The focus is on building a strong organizational culture aligned with BMI's values.