BPI Council Independent Representative election results
The BPI, the representative voice for the UK’s world-leading record companies and label businesses, can announce that the LSO Live’s Becky Lees has been re-elected to serve on BPI Council as an independent member representative and is joined by Alex Hannaby of Big Machine Label Group, who has won election for the first time.
The two places contested became vacant after Becky Lees and Femi “Ola” Olasehinde stood down on rotation in January in line with Council rules. The online voting by the BPI’s independent members, overseen by Civica, took place between 2nd and 16th February 2026. The next BPI Council meeting will take place on 10th March 2026.
BPI Council is the BPI’s key management and policy forum. Becky and Alex now join Adam Velasco (Cherry Red Records), Michael Neidus (Demon Music), Pat Carr (Remote Control Group) and Pru Harris (Marathon Music Group) in giving voice to hundreds of independent BPI members, and will serve alongside designated representatives from Sony Music Entertainment UK, Universal Music UK, Warner Music UK, and PPL as well as with a number of co-opted members. See Notes, including details of all the election candidates.
YolanDa Brown OBE DL, BPI Chair, said:
“We welcome back Becky with all her valued expertise and insights, and congratulate Alex on her election, as we look forward to the fresh perspectives and skills that she will add to the breadth of experience that is already represented on Council.
On behalf of all our members, I would like to extend my sincere thanks Ola for his valued service and contribution, and to the candidates who stood for election."
Dr Jo Twist OBE, BPI Chief Executive, said:
“As our industry evolves and innovates in response to complex new challenges, it’s vital that we marshal all the talents and insights if we are to realise the full potential of the opportunities ahead. At its heart, music relies on the powerful yet ultimately simple connection that exists between artist and fan, and which is enabled by record labels. Our Council members understand this dynamic, and with Becky returning and Alex joining to strengthen our Council further, I feel sure we can act on this collective mission.”
The candidates that stood for election were Alex Hannaby (Big Machine Label Group), Becky Lees (LSO Live), Drew Hill (Topic Records), Jonathan Green (In Stereo Ltd), Joshua Birch (Revolver Records), Dr. Stefania Passamonte (Master Chord Records), and Yasin El Ashrafi (HQ Recording Ltd).