Established in 2015, with Chair Keith Harris OBE, the Diversity Taskforce works to inform UK Music’s work to boost inclusion and diversity across the industry.
It includes representatives from the core industry sectors: major and indie record labels, music publishers, trade organisations, collection societies and the British live music industry.
Mission Statement
The UK Music Diversity Taskforce will collectively improve equity, diversity and inclusion across the music industry workforce for everyone.
It will achieve this by:
- Producing a biennial report on diversity in the music industry.
- Driving change through an evidence-based approach which includes lived experience.
- Regular communication with the music industry and broader creative industries to highlight best practice and the benefits of a diverse workforce.
- Seeking to improve representation at all levels of the industry workforce, including senior management and Board level.
- Working with trade bodies, Government and the broader sector on the benefits of inclusivity to support music industry growth.
- Dedicated work streams, for example the sharp focus on gender and race in line with the UK Music Ten-Point Plan.
Members of the Diversity Taskforce
Arit Eminue MBE is the Diversity Taskforce Chair. The Deputy Chair of the Taskforce is Paulette Long OBE.
The secretariat is Eunice Obianagha.
As of 2026 UK Diversity Taskforce members are:
Gee Davy – AIM CEO
Aine Markey – Blue Raincoat General Manager
Gennaro Castaldo – BPI Director of Communications
Hailey Willington – BPI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager
David Martin – FAC CEO
Helena Coma – FAC Membership & Comms Manager
Wozzy Brewster – Independent / Midi Music Company Founder and Executive Director of The Midi Music Company
Indy Vidyalankara – Independent Indypendent PR
Funke Awoderu – Live Nation Diversity & Inclusion Director
Alison Barnes – MMF Senior Operations Manager
Anu Pillai – MPG Director
Kate Reilly – PPL Chief Membership & People Officer
Sony Music
Paulette Long – UK Music Vice Chair – UK Music Diversity Taskforce
Sophie Netter – AIM Membership Manager
Dominique Gibson – Attitude is Everything Interim Head of Services
Paul Hawkins – Attitude is Everything Head of Voluntary and Skills Development
Kasia Lesniak – CAA Recruitment & HR
Lisa Young – In Independent /ESEA Head of Digital, TAP / Core Member ESEA Music
Kienda Hoji – Independent Lawyer/Academic
Mervyn Lyn – Independent Founding Partner, Strategic Partnership Solutions
Charlene Brown – IVORS Chair of the Ethics Committee
Greg Wills – MPA DEI, CSR and Wellness Assistant
Lisa Murray – MPG MPG Member/ Representative
John Shortell – MU Head of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Diljeet Bhachu – MU EDI Officer
Celia Nowak – PPL Head of HR and Facilities
Ange Pattico – Universal Music UK Chief People, Inclusion and Culture Officer
Matt Cham – Warner Music Group Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator
Catherine Pymar – Attitude is Everything CEO
Salina Budaly – PRS for Music Head of Talent Acquisition & EDIB Human Resources
Stephanie Haughton-Campbell – UK Music Chief Operating Officer
Arit Eminue – Independent Chair UK Music Diversity Taskforce
Eunice Obianagha – UK Music Head of Diversity