Karsten Dyhrberg Nielsen has been named as the new CEO of Sweden’s songwriting/publishing collection body STIM.
He succeeds previous STIM CEO Kenth Muldin, who stepped down in February last year. Interim CEO Alfons Karabuda will make way for Nielsen in August.
Dyhrberg Nielsen is at present CEO of Nordic copyright management organisation NCB (Nordisk Copyright Bureau) as well as its subsidiary NMP (Network of Music Partners).
“I have been offered the opportunity to lead an organisation which faces crucial challenges, but also is in a unique position to meet them,” said Dyhrberg Nielsen. “While I regret having to leave NCB after a great experience of six years, I am excited about the chance to further develop STIM, a well-established and influential copyright management organization. I am grateful for this vote of confidence from the STIM Board of Directors, and look forward to start working in Stockholm.”
STIM Chair Kjell-Ake Hamrén said: “Karsten is the ideal candidate for this job. With his vast knowledge of the rights’ management business, combined with his widespread international network and long-time leadership experience, he is the right person to continue the establishment of STIM as a modern organization with a central position in today’s digital, cross-border music economy. We look forward to welcoming Karsten to Stockholm.”Music Business Worldwide
