David Hughes Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

The Coalition for Online Accountability (COA) consists of seven leading copyright industry organizations. COA's goal is to enhance and strengthen online transparency and accountability by working to ensure that domain name and IP address WHOIS databases remain publicly accessible, accurate, and reliable, as key tools against online infringement of copyright, as well as to combat trademark infringement, cybersquatting, phishing, and other fraudulent or criminal acts online.

AI:OK is a pioneering initiative dedicated to promoting the responsible use of AI in the music industry. Our mission is to enable the supply chain and end users to easily identify music products and services that are ethically created, and in doing so ensure AI technology enhances human creativity while safeguarding the rights and interests of all music stakeholders.

Provides strategic business, technical, and policy expertise to C-suite executives. Clients include: The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), SoundExchange, Jaxsta, Veva Sound, Song Sleuth, Quansic, and Switchchord in the music technology space as well as several companies working on new technology and AI products and services both inside and outside the entertainment industry.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Represented the concerns and managed the collective technology efforts of the major recording companies. Provided technical and business expertise for lobbying, anti-piracy, and litigation initiatives. Additionally, advocated for industry interests in public forums including panels and standards bodies, and advised on issues relating to the intersection of new technology and intellectual property law. Also represented RIAA member companies in cross-industry fora including, ICANN, W3C and the Internet Governance Forum.● Provided technical and business expertise to support lobbying, anti-piracy, and litigation initiatives● Explained complex technical issues in understandable terms to non-technical executives ● Assisted in drafting of legislation and regulations related to technology innovation● Advocated for industry interests in public forums including panels and standards setting bodies● Represented industry in the Internet technology community (IETF, ICANN, W3C and IGF)● Testified as technology expert in Copyright Royalty Board and 1201 Rulemaking hearings● Advised on issues relating to the intersection of new technologies and intellectual property law ● Oversaw development and operations of metadata standards and identifiers ● Participated in the development and launch of physical, digital, and ‘hybrid’ music formats● Represented the RIAA on the National Recording Preservation Board of the Library of Congress

New York, Ny, Us

● Developed and promoted use of the AOMA digital asset management system ● Contributed to the Blu-ray specifications● Advised on topics including digital distribution and anti-piracy technologies

New York, Ny, Us

Planned, implemented and operated music industry’s first digital distribution department. Formulated and implemented corporate policy for all digital delivery platforms and products as well as for physical and on-line anti-piracy initiatives.● Oversaw the building of both business and technical infrastructures for all digital distribution.● Created and enforced global policies for digital rights management, copy protection, watermarking, and anti-piracy technologies.● Evaluated and developed business opportunities and negotiated distribution deals with partners.● Supervised the creation and operations of server based digital archive, digital production library and digital asset management and distribution system.● Evaluated and approved technologies including audio compression, DRM, digital watermarking, digital fingerprinting and copy protection.● Leader in cross industry technology standard setting initiatives.● Developed a framework for digital media distribution and home networking together with executives from Sony Corporation and Sony Pictures – precursor to the UltraViolet standard.

Tokyo, Jp

Formulated entertainment business strategy proposals for CEO including business models for the digital distribution of Sony Music’s global catalog and a comprehensive strategy for Sony’s global animation business.● Analyzed and evaluated Sony On-line’s Internet strategy for Sony Corporation’s top management.● Negotiated strategic alliances with major entertainment and technology companies.

Tokyo, Jp

● Formulated strategy for the launch of the Vaio line of PCs, reporting directly to the President.● Advised President on strategic alliances with Apple, HP, Kodak, Microsoft and Nokia.● Developed marketing strategy and refined feature set for the Glastron virtual reality headset.

Tokyo, Jp

● Controlled production, inventory and $40 million R&D budget for camcorder products.● Negotiated and managed purchases of parts and peripherals from Japanese manufacturers.

Us

Translated and revised marketing strategies for major foreign feature film releases in Japan.

Shibuya-Ku;, Tokyo, Jp

Freelance reporter for NHK overseas English radio broadcasts. Conducted interviews in Japanese and reported in English on a variety of topics ranging from science and technology to popular culture.

Master Of Science In Management Science (Msc/Mba), Operations Research And Business Administration

Post-Graduate Researcher, Political Science

B.A. Honours, East Asian Studies (Japanese History And Language)

Japanese Language