I’d been involved with the BPI for several years through the Classical Committee, which gave me a real appreciation of how much thoughtful governance and advocacy shape outcomes for our part of the industry. When an opportunity arose for an independent label representative on the BPI Board, I put myself forward. I wasn’t successful the first time, but the experience made me even more determined — and when a vacancy opened again a couple of years later, I reapplied. That persistence paid off, and joining the board became an important extension of my commitment to ensuring that classical and independent voices are represented in national conversations about music. I’m delighted to have been re-elected this year.