“Anna Neale is CISAC’s Presidency and Creators Director, with the role of organising the activities of CISAC’s President and Vice Presidents and supporting the work of the Creators Councils (for music, audiovisual and visual arts repertoires).

Anna has worked in the music industry for over twenty years as an artist, songwriter, composer, musician and producer, academic and industry consultant. She moved to CISAC from roles in university teaching and research in the music business, latterly at the University of Kent in the UK. She has also held positions in member organisations in the UK and internationally, including as an elected member of the Musicians Union Executive Committee and The Ivors Academy Senate and on the AI and technology working group of ECSA. She has been involved in several policy and education campaigns, including on the UK government’s streaming enquiry

As an artist, Anna has toured the world, releasing three albums and two EPs independently to critical acclaim. She has written songs for other artists, radio and TV advertising, and provided vocals for many TV animations, songs and adverts. “