The South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) has appointed veteran jazz musician Gloria Bosman to form part of its board.
Bosman’s appointment comes after that of Collective Management Organisation officer Annabeli Lebethe and Chief Operations Officer Mpho Mofikoe.
The award winner, Bosman, was voted into the role by SAMRO members to help in making key decisions.
Known as one of the finest jazz musicians ever produced in South Africa, the Soweto-born legend is a jazz, rock, and gospel singer, as well as a producer, composer, vocalist, and presenter.
The multi-award winner boasts six solo albums under her belt and has performed in several countries including the United Kingdom, France, Finland, Australia, Nigeria, Namibia as well as Zimbabwe.
“Multiple award winner Gloria Bosman was voted in by members to help make key decisions and steer important initiatives on behalf of the organisation,” said SAMRO chairperson Nicholas Maweni.
“The executive management of SAMRO is pleased that it has made exemplary progress appointing women in the organisation’s leadership, with about 65% of all employees at SAMRO and 71% of senior management being women.”
According to SAMRO’s memorandum of incorporation, every year members rotate a third of the board by electing directors to oversee the management, with special attention paid to governance and strategy.
Looking at other changes made by the board is the reappointment of Ryan Hill who retained his role while Sipho Sithole and David Alexander left their positions.
According to a statement to the media, the organisation announced earlier this year that women in the music industry remain poorly represented.
The study further revealed that women are largely excluded from key decision-making positions within the industry and face numerous challenges that lead to their marginalisation.
“The study helped us better understand the causes of gender imbalance to change the unfair position women still find themselves in, and to play a leading role in improving the situation and advancing women in the industry,” Maweni added.
“SAMRO wanted a more detailed, qualitative picture of the experiences and views of women in the industry, as seen through the eyes of a select group of women music makers, to better understand the gender imbalance in its membership.”
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