AES Los Angeles 2014 Presenter or Author
Neil Portnow
Primary Affiliation: President/CEO The Recording Academy, The GRAMMY Foundation, and MusiCares - Los Angeles, CA, USA
In the course of his career Neil Portnow has become a leading figure in the music and recording industry, liaising with music makers, corporate executives, political figures and worldwide brands. He's served as President of The Recording Academy since December 2002, and was named President/CEO in September 2007. Portnow works closely with The Academy's Board of Trustees and its Chair, local Academy Chapter boards, and The Academy’s senior management team to advance The Academy’s goals and mission — including the creative and strategic vision and operations of The Academy and its related entities (the GRAMMY Awards®, the Producers & Engineers Wing®, The Latin Recording Academy®). He also serves as President/CEO of The Academy's charitable affiliates, MusiCares® and the GRAMMY Foundation®, and he is Chair of the Board of The GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. He represents The Academy to its constituents, to its partners, and to music fans, and serves as an industry leader on issues relating to the music industry — including participation in national caucuses, conferences, roundtables and keynotes; and key domestic and international industry-related organizations. In keeping with The Academy's position as an advocate for its constituents, Portnow also develops and manages strategic advocacy positions at the national, state and local levels — both governmental and within music and its related industries.
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Session List
Oct 10:
Friday Keynote Speaker—Neil Portnow (Presenter)
