{"id":6626,"date":"2026-07-15T11:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=6626"},"modified":"2026-07-15T11:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:42:40","slug":"merlin-appoints-dan-nevin-as-vp-industry-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=6626","title":{"rendered":"Merlin Appoints Dan Nevin as VP, Industry Relations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tLONDON, U.K. \u2014 <strong>Dan Nevin <\/strong>will lead Merlin\u2019s engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn this new post, the Australia-born executive will also oversee the independents\u2019 rights organization\u2019s global membership development team, supporting membership growth and diversification, particularly across Asia, Africa, Oceania and other emerging music markets; support targeted membership acquisition and engagement strategies; and develop initiatives that help emerging independent businesses build the capabilities needed to participate in Merlin\u2019s global licensing network.<\/p>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story \/\/ lrv-u-align-items-center u-align-items-flex-start@mobile-max  lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest  lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column@mobile-max u-width-710@desktop lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-margin-tb-1 u-margin-b-250@mobile-max u-margin-t-275@mobile-max u-margin-t-250@desktop u-margin-b-250@desktop u-margin-lr-n1@mobile-max lrv-u-border-b-1 lrv-u-border-color-brand-secondary-dark lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-padding-tb-1  lrv-u-padding-tb-1@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-r-1@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-l-00@mobile-max u-grid-gap-18@desktop u-grid-gap-0@mobile-max\">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  a-article-related-module-title a-article-related-module-title--color-brand-primary a-font-accent-xl u-font-weight-800 u-letter-spacing-0179 u-line-height-normal lrv-u-color-grey-dark bb-pro-related-stories-label lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story-wrapper lrv-u-flex lrv-u-justify-content-space-between  a-children-border-vertical a-children-border--grey a-children-border-width-050\">\n<div class=\"o-card  lrv-u-width-100p\">\n<div class=\"o-card__image-wrap lrv-u-flex-shrink-0 u-width-191 u-width-150@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image   lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max u-width-130px@mobile-max lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/business\/legal\/dj-quik-son-murder-conviction-interview-1236291199\/\" class=\"c-lazy-image__link lrv-a-unstyle-link\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-crop-6x4 a-crop-3x2@mobile-max\" style=\"\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dj-quik-2023-billboard-1800.jpg?w=237&amp;h=147&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"DJ Quik performs onstage during day 2 of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture\u2122 at Caesars Superdome on July 01, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.\" srcset=\"\" data-lazy-sizes=\"auto\" height=\"\" width=\"\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cThe independent sector has never been more globally connected, and Merlin has an important role to play in helping our members succeed in that environment,\u201d comments Merlin CEO <strong>Charlie Lexton<\/strong>, to whom he reports. \u201cAs we continue to evolve, it\u2019s essential that we build ever stronger relationships around the world, ensuring independent voices are represented wherever the future of music is being shaped.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNevin \u201cis uniquely qualified to lead that work,\u201d Lexton continues. \u201cHe has earned enormous respect across our community through his integrity and unwavering commitment to independent music, and I\u2019m delighted to see him join the Merlin team in this newly created role.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNevin brings to the role more than two decades of experience working with the independent music space. He served as CEO of Australia\u2019s independent music companies trade body AIR <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/music-news\/dan-nevin-appointed-ceo-of-australias-indies-trade-body-air-6281565\/\">from 2014<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/dan-nevin-leaving-ceo-post-at-air-australias-indie-trade-body\/\">to 2016<\/a>, at which point he relocated to the United Kingdom. Before that, he served as digital music manager at JB Hi-Fi, Australia\u2019s largest home entertainment retailer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSince moving to London a decade ago, Nevin has worked with music companies, labels and distributors as a consultant and adviser.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cI\u2019ve been connected to Merlin since its early days and have long admired and respected what the organisation has done and continues to do in delivering value for its members and the independent sector,\u201d Nevin comments in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m excited to take on this new role and work closely with our members, industry partners and colleagues across Merlin to strengthen connections, support the continued growth of independent businesses around the world and develop initiatives that create meaningful value for both today\u2019s members and the next generation of independent rightsholders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFounded in 2008, <a href=\"https:\/\/merlinnetwork.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Merlin<\/a> now represents the rights of thousands of independent record labels and distributors with a membership that is said to account for roughly 15% of the global recorded music market. 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