Leadership Changes at the Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA)
The Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) announces significant changes within its leadership team following recent elections.
Stepping into the role of Co-President is Cameron Andrews, Legal Director for Anti-Piracy at beIN MEDIA GROUP– a leading independent global media group and one of the foremost sports & entertainment networks in the world – which distributes and produces entertainment, live sport and major international events across 5 continents, 40 countries and in 9 different languages spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). Mr. Andrews brings a wealth of expertise and a passionate commitment to protecting audiovisual content. His leadership is anticipated to bolster the alliance’s efforts in facing evolving piracy challenges on a global scale.
The elections also reaffirmed the appointment of Oliver Pribramsky, Head of IP & Content Protection and Committees at DFL, as Co-President for another mandate. Mr. Pribramsky’s continued service represents a steadfast dedication to safeguarding audiovisual rights and advancing collaborative anti-piracy strategies across the industry.
Mark Mulready, Vice President – Cyber Services at Irdeto BV, has decided not to seek re-election for a fifth term as Co-President of AAPA, after 8 years of dedicated service and remarkable contributions to the alliance’s mission. He will continue to support AAPA’s mission as the Irdeto Board member.
The alliance extends its deepest gratitude to Mr. Mulready for his unwavering commitment to combating audiovisual piracy, fostering industry collaboration, and championing innovation in anti-piracy measures. His leadership has been instrumental in driving the alliance’s success and advancing its objectives
The AAPA remains resolute in its mission to protect intellectual property and support its members in combating piracy, ensuring a robust and secure future for the audiovisual sector.
For more information contact Miruna Herovanu, Executive Director, AAPA
Cameron Andrews is a recognised industry leader with over 20 years’ experience at the leading edge of antipiracy and intellectual property rights enforcement for the creative industries. He is currently Legal Director, Anti-Piracy at beIN MEDIA GROUP, where he leads antipiracy strategy, enforcement and operations across the beIN group’s live sports and entertainment pay TV business. Prior to joining beIN, Cameron had been legal counsel for the international recorded music industry’s trade body, IFPI, acting in ground breaking antipiracy legal actions around the world, and advising the industry on the impact of new technology and online platforms. He trained and practiced as a lawyer in the intellectual property litigation group at Gilbert + Tobin in Sydney, working on a number of high profile cases for the broadcasting, music, film, and gaming industries involving piracy, counterfeiting and new technology.
