Director General of CISAC, the International Confederation of Authors' Societies. Leading the operations and strategic direction of the international organisation that supports the global network of authors societies, covering 120 countries and 220 members with overall royalties collections exceeding $13bn. Prior to joining CISAC, held senior positions in industry and private practice, and dealt with a wide range of strategic policy development, lobbying, government relations and litigation on behalf of rightsholders. A qualified lawyer, who has worked extensively with different sectors of the creative industries and, in particular, the music industry. Holding a Master of Laws degree in intellectual property law. Teaching on the music industry as visiting professor at Queen Mary, University of London. Published articles and authored chapters in leading books on copyright and intellectual property. Serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the international ISAN (standard for Audiovisual works identification) agency.Named in Legal500 as one of the leading lawyers in France and has been identified by Variety and Billboard magazines as one of the top executives in the music industry.