Canada-based rights organizations Re:Sound has appointed Lou Ragagnin as its new President and CEO.
Ragagnin begins at Re:Sound on May 19, 2020 and will be based in Toronto. In the interim, Arif Ahmad, Vice-President Legal Affairs and General Counsel, will serve as Acting President.
He joins Re:Sound from Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, where he served as Senior Vice President of Operations, overseeing strategic planning and related processes, as well as overall business operations.
At Re:Sound, Ragagnin will manage day-to-day operations, oversee the executive team on new and ongoing projects, and identify priorities and strategies in collaboration with Re:Sound’s member organizations.
Its member organizations are ACTRA RACS, Artisti, MROC, CONNECT, SOPROQ, Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Universal Music Canada and Warner Music Canada.
Ragagnin’s experience includes ole Media Management (now Anthem Entertainment Group), where he served as Chief Operating Officer for more than three years, gaining valuable music industry experience, as well as similar executive roles with the 100th Grey Cup Game and Festival, and the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Ragagnin holds the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation. He began his career at KPMG LLP.
Ragagnin’s leadership includes his recent appointment to the National Capital Commission (NCC) board of directors.
He has also served on a number of not for profit boards such as ParticipAction, Athletics Canada, Special Olympics Foundation and the Canadian Sport Institute – Ontario in a volunteer capacity.
“His agility, familiarity with all aspects of the business, and his strong track record of delivering positive business results are a great fit.”
Anthony Ariganello, Re:Sound
Anthony Ariganello, Chairperson of Re:Sound’s Board of Directors, said: “Lou brings exceptional strategic capabilities and experience across a range of industries which will be valuable assets to Re:Sound as we move forward.
“His agility, familiarity with all aspects of the business, and his strong track record of delivering positive business results are a great fit.”
“I’m thrilled to join an organization with such a vital role in the Canadian music ecosystem and look forward to working with the Re:Sound team and board, and to contributing more broadly to the music industry in Canada.”
Lou Ragagnin
Ragagnin added: “Performance royalties make a meaningful difference in the lives of music creators.
“I’m thrilled to join an organization with such a vital role in the Canadian music ecosystem and look forward to working with the Re:Sound team and board, and to contributing more broadly to the music industry in Canada.”Music Business Worldwide