Adriana Restrepo has been named Regional Director for IFPI Latin America and Caribbean.
’s Latin Power Player list on multiple occasions, stepped down from his role at the end of 2022 to return to his native Spain.“Having worked directly with Adriana for a number of years as she served on our boards, I know first-hand the level of passion, commitment and knowledge of the Latin American music sector that she brings to the role,” said Moore in a statement.
Restrepo comes to the post at a time when the Latin American music industry is on a path of massive growth. Recorded music revenues in Latin America grew 31% in 2021, exceeding $1 billion in revenues for the first time, and making it the 12th year of consecutive growth for the region. Restrepo, who served on the IFPI’s main board between 2018 and 2020 is familiar with the organization.
“The region is experiencing a stellar moment due to the massive production of new talent for the entire world,” she said in a statement. “I will continue the good work developed by Javier with the National Groups and the collective management organisations seeking to reach new goals for the benefit of IFPI members.
“Adriana brings experience, knowledge and a great capacity for work, at a time when the challenges we face in Latin America continue to be enormous. There is nobody better than her to continue the great job done by Javier Asensio during the last decade,” said, chairman & CEO, Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula, Universal Music Group.
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