ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publi ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews commented: “Liz, Alex and Matt are three strategic executives who have been important contributors to ASCAP’s success in achieving the goals of our six-year plan to grow revenues and build a sustainable future for our songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publi
ASCAP ELEVATES THREE EXECUTIVES TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
As Senior Vice President, Rodda will work to optimize international revenue for ASCAP’s members. She will also continue to lead ASCAP’s International Analyst Team in assessing and improving data collection and accuracy and will work closely with our partner collective management societies and data partners throughout the world to drive revenues and greater efficiencies for music creators.
“Liz is a creative executive who successfully leverages industry relationships to best serve ASCAP’s music creator members,” commented ASCAP EVP of International Affairs, Tony Dunaif. “She has a keen understanding of how market events impact our members and is proactive in responding to the evolving international marketplace to ensure they receive fair payments.”
Liz has led the creation of tracking and analysis processes that secure greater transparency and enhance monetization of ASCAP’s rights overseas. Rodda began her work at ASCAP in 2013 as Regional Relationship Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Prior to ASCAP, Rodda worked as an independent consultant and held publishing and licensing positions with Planet Records and Caribe Sound and Music Publishing. She is a graduate of Florida International University and is a classically trained pianist.
Matt DeFilippis, SVP of Licensing
Matt DeFilippis, based in New York, reports to ASCAP Executive Vice President of Licensing, Stephanie Ruyle.
In his role as Senior Vice President, DeFilippis will be responsible for revenue from some of the industry’s largest platforms, including digital audio and audio-visual streaming platforms, and traditional audio-visual and audio. He will also help to develop overall growth strategies for existing and potential licensees, as well as generate new licensing opportunities on behalf of ASCAP’s songwriter, lyricist, composer and publi
DeFilippis worked in Strategic Planning at the National Music Publi
In his new capacity as SVP, Grout will continue to play a critical role on both ASCAP’s Business and Legal Affairs and Membership teams. He is responsible for complex membership, copyright, licensing and transactional issues impacting ASCAP members and a key negotiator with top-tier ASCAP songwriter and composer members regarding affiliation and distribution matters.
“Alex is a crucial partner to the ASCAP Membership team in securing membership renewals and in helping our members with some of their complex business issues,” commented ASCAP Chief Creative Officer John Titta. “He has been instrumental in helping us to finalize agreements to represent both superstar and up-and-coming songwriter talent.”
Added ASCAP Chief Business and Legal Affairs Officer Clara Kim, “Alex’s expert guidance has been essential in helping ASCAP members to navigate the complexities of managing their catalogs and getting paid for their creative works as the industry continues to evolve. We are so pleased to elevate his role in recognition of his accomplishments and experience.”
Grout joined ASCAP in 2012. He earned his law degree from the College of William and Mary and his B.A. from SUNY Oneonta.
