Type Of Business:
Private entity and nontrading company directed by authors, composers and publishers
Major Product/SVS:
Collection of payments of authors’ rights, and redistribution of funds to the original authors, composers and publishers
Education Degrees:
Master of Political Science, Institut d'Etudes Politiques in Paris, with Honors; Diploma in Public Service, Faculty of Law of Paris
Affiliations Awards:
Manager and Secretary General, Society for the Administration of the Mechanical Reproduction Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being a strong negotiator and being very dedicated to her responsibility to defend authors and composers.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when her career began in March 1971 as an assistant to the general secretary and director of the copyright department at Phonogram, now Polygram/Universal. Her career progressed gradually.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Kerr Vignale is the only woman member (among six persons) of the company's executive management board, since 1998.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Collecting remuneration for authors, composers, and publishers, up to $820 million per year through the management of approximately 800 persons; Handling client relations, comprised of the following units: Public Performances Department, Regional Network Department, Reproduction Rights on the Internet and other Media Departments; Handling information technology coordination, major projects portal and private copying
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Kerr Vignale plans to transition and begin utilizing her talents in other areas.