Graham Davies
President and CEO
Graham Davies has an extensive background in the music industry, working in digital transformation, policy, and advocacy. He advocates for the world’s largest music streaming services and has testified to the UK House of Commons, US Senate, and Canadian House of Commons.
Before leading the Digital Media Association, Davies was CEO of The Ivors Academy, where he built global recognition of The Ivors as one of the most preeminent songwriting awards in the world. He led influential governmental and policy campaigns, including the landmark UK DCMS Select Committee Inquiry into the Economics of Streaming, which resulted in important reforms.
Davies also held senior roles in the music publishing collective rights management sector, devising innovative digital licensing and administration strategies, including the ground-breaking International Copyright Enterprise (ICE). Davies is a Director on the Board of The Mechanical Licensing Collective, and previously served on the Boards of UK Music, the Council of Music Makers, the British Copyright Council, the Network of Music Partners A/S, and The Ivors Academy Trust.
Hailing from London, England, and now based in Washington, DC, Davies received his BA in music from the University of Liverpool and his MBA from Warwick University.