BMG’s Zach Katz Joins ASCAP Board Of Directors

Zach Katz

Zach Katz, President Repertoire and Marketing at BMG US, has been elected to the ASCAP Board of Directors.

“Zach will be such a valuable asset to ASCAP as we work to best serve our members,” said ASCAP president and chairman Paul Williams. “His years of truly excellent work in the music business reflect a deep respect for the art of songwriting, and a nuanced understanding of the issues facing our members in this industry. Zach will surely contribute meaningfully to our continuing mission to protect the rights of our writer and publisher members.”

Katz said, “It is truly an honor to join ASCAP, an organization whose unwavering commitment helps songwriters reach for their highest dreams every single day. We are experiencing a crucial time in the music business and I am grateful to have an opportunity to have a voice in this conversation. I am here to serve and make a positive difference.”

Working from BMG’s Los Angeles headquarters, Katz is also responsible for BMG teams in New York and Nashville. BMG was named ASCAP’s Independent Publisher of the Year at the 2016 ASCAP Pop Music Awards in April.

Katz is responsible for a roster at BMG US which includes writers Bruno Mars, will.i.am, DJ Snake, John Legend, Pitbull, Frank Ocean and Quincy Jones and recording artists such as blink-182, Janet Jackson, Alabama, Iron Maiden, Scarface and OK Go. Katz has overseen the signing of exceptional talents such as Bebe Rexha, Monsters & Strangerz, John Ryan, Bibi Bourelly, The Strokes, Greg Wells, Verse Simmonds, Gente De Zona and Nathaniel Rateliff.

Prior to BMG, Katz co-founded record label Beluga Heights with his client/partner JR Rotem. Previously he worked as a music manager and served as GM of Groove Attack USA. He began his career in 1996 as a music attorney.