Damian Rinaldi

Damian is the Chief Executive Officer & Company Secretary of AMPAL and is also AMPAL’s representative on the ICMP Global Board, engaged for these roles via the music industry consulting firm Sonic Rights Management, of which Damian is managing director.  A veteran of over 30 years in the music business since his days playing in bands in his native Perth, Damian is also the principal of its related music law firm, Sonic Lawyers. Damian brings a wealth of relevant music industry experience, including lengthy stints as head of legal & business affairs for both Sony Music Australia and Alberts, board member of PPCA, WAM and AMPAL, and past president of the Copyright Society of Australia. Particularly through his work supporting Alberts in managing the AC/DC and Vanda & Young catalogues, Damian has developed strong relationships with publishers large and small around the world, and a sophisticated understanding of the publishing landscape and challenges faced.  Damian holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Laws degree (specialising in media, communications and information technology) from the University of New South Wales.