Paul Shaver

Paul Shaver is a music industry executive who served as Vice President of Nielsen Entertainment Canada - Music & Sports from April 2018 to September 2019.3 However, he has since moved on to a more prominent role. Currently, Paul Shaver is the President of the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA), a position he has held since October 15, 2019.12

In his role at CMRRA, Shaver oversees an organization that represents over 6,000 clients, including music publishers and self-published writers, managing a catalog of 40 million musical works.2 Under his leadership, CMRRA has adapted to the changing music landscape, with streaming now accounting for a significant portion of their business.2

Prior to his time at Nielsen, Shaver held several high-level positions in the music industry, including:

• Vice President of Virgin Music Canada
• Vice President – Marketing, Promotion, International at EMI Music Canada
• Vice President – Artist Marketing at Universal Music Canada
• Senior Vice President and General Manager of Open Road Records & RGK Entertainment1

Shaver's experience in the industry extends to developing successful promotion strategies and brand partnerships for both Canadian and global artists.1 His career has given him valuable insights into the importance of metadata and its role in ensuring proper compensation for rights holders in the music industry.2