Members of the UK Music have thanked Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin for his contribution.

Members of the UK Music have thanked Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin for his contribution.

AIM CEO, Silvia Montello

 BPI Chief Executive, Dr. Jo Twist, OBE 

“We thank Jamie for the important contribution he has made during his time as CEO of UK Music, and particularly for his leadership in helping to bring our industry through the difficult challenges of the Covid pandemic.  His championing of creative arts education and the talent pipeline, matched by his recognition of the power of music to promote wellbeing, ensures that he leaves a valued legacy across the music community.  The BPI and our members wish him well in his new role.” 

The Ivors Academy CEO, Graham Davies

“The Ivors Academy thanks Jamie for his fantastic work leading UK Music over the past three years. He has advocated for the importance of music for education, for the economy, for our national identity, and the wellbeing of our society. We look forward to working with Jamie in his new position ensuring music remains central to the Government’s future strategy”.

Featured Artists Coalition (FAC)

“The FAC would like to extend its gratitude to Jamie Njoku-Goodwin for his leadership during his tenure as CEO of UK Music. He has navigated the organisation through a profound period of challenge and change within the industry. Jamie has been a visible figure for our sector and has consistently advocated for the centrality of artists within the UK music landscape. We wish him well as he takes up his new role.”

Music Managers Forum (MMF), Chief Executive, Annabella Coldrick

“Congratulations to Jamie on his move into such an important job at the heart of government. Over the past 3 years he has been a massive champion of the LetTheMusicMove campaign tackling issues with the costs of touring both in the context of Brexit but also US visa fees amongst other important issues for artists. We wish him well in the new post and know he will remain in touch as music is in his soul”.

Music Publishers Association (MPA) CEO, Paul Clements

“Jamie has been an incredible champion for the UK music industry. He has been instrumental in so many positive initiatives which have benefited the music industry including our MPA members,  from the Covid financial support packages made available by UK Government throughout the Covid pandemic, to the recent text and data mining exception (related to copyright works ingestion for AI machine learning) proposal overturn.  Jamie has also championed and supported our hugely important work related to DEI, which is brought to life under the guidance of UK Music’s Diversity Taskforce.  Jamie leaves behind a legacy of cooperation and collaboration which I hope will continue across the industry as he embarks on to his next career chapter.While I am sad to be saying goodbye to Jamie, I know that the difference he has made will be felt for years to come. On behalf of the MPA,  thank you Jamie for your tenacity and the tireless work ethic you have invested in supporting the entire UK music industry.”

Music Producers Guild (MPG) Executive Director, Cameron Craig

“The Music Producers Guild (MPG) wishes Jamie the best in his new role as Director of Strategy for the Prime Minster. He has been an invaluable leader of UK Music for the last 3 years through one of the most turbulent of times for the music industry and his hard work on leading the charge on securing a cap on energy prices for recording studios in 2022. With a thorough understanding of the whole music business will be a valuable ally at the very heart of government.”

Musicians’ Union General Secretary, Naomi Pohl

“Jamie has been a uniting force across the music industry and has represented us passionately to decision makers both in Government and other sectors. He is very widely respected across genres which has been a huge advantage to UK Music and has shifted us forward in terms of policy and industrial relations. I’m sure he will be a great asset to the team in number 10.”

PPL CEO, Peter Leathem    

“Jamie has been a passionate and highly effective advocate for the UK music community during his time at UK Music. His ability to unite stakeholders and present a strong, single voice to government on the pressing issues facing our sector has been both welcome and valuable. On behalf of everyone at PPL, I wish Jamie all the best in his new role.”

PRS for Music CEO, Andrea Czapary Martin

“Jamie has worked tirelessly to support our industry through the most challenging of times.  He always passionately advocated policies designed to strengthen and grow our sector, ensuring we remain a world leader and one of this country’s greatest assets. We thank him for his leadership and commitment to UK Music and its members, and wish him all the best in his new role at the heart of Government.”