The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), which represents more than 600 independent labels, has unveiled its leadership roster for the 2026-27 term, appointing Glen Barros, Managing Partner of Exceleration Music, as chair of the Executive Committee.
The organization also named Louis Posen, Founder and President of Hopeless Records, as Treasurer, and David Barnes, COO of Rhymesayers Entertainment, as Secretary.
Board of Directors
The incoming board members are:
- Katie Garcia, Owner and Founder, Bayonet Records
- Steve Kline, President and COO, Better Noise Music
- Elliott Peters, Chief Legal Officer, EMPIRE
- Jason Peterson, Chairman and CEO, GoDigital Media Group
- Victor Zaraya, Chief Operating Officer, Concord
- Steven Hill, Head of North America and Global Marketing, Warp Records
Advisory Board
A2IM added Benson Curb, SVP of Revenue and Marketing at Curb, to its Advisory Board. Oscar Guitian, CEO of Serving Sounds, continues his tenure on the board.
Ian Harrison, CEO of A2IM, said:
“We are honored to welcome an incredibly talented, diverse, and dedicated group of individuals to serve on the 2026-27 Board of Directors for A2IM. Their expertise and passion for independent music will be instrumental in shaping the future of our organization and the industry at this critical time. With these new Executive Committee and Advisory Board Members, we are confident in our ability to advocate effectively for the needs and interests of independent artists and record labels.”
