Neil Gillis
Neil Gillis | |
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| Education | Hofstra University (Bachelor of Science in Music Merchandising) |
| Occupation | Music publishing executive |
Neil Gillis is an American music publishing executive. In 2010, he co-founded Round Hill Music, and in 2024 established CollectivRights Management. He has held executive positions at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), Warner Chappell Music, Concord Music Group, Dimensional Music Publishing, S1 Songs America and Alfred Music. He has served on the board of directors of the National Music Publishers' Association.
Early life and education
[edit]Gillis graduated from Sachem High School on Long Island, New York, in 1980. He played in the school's pit band, marching band, orchestra and jazz band, and studied music theory. He attended Hofstra University, initially intending to study music education before changing his major to Music Merchandising. While at Hofstra, he interned at Cherry Lane Music, where he learned about the music publishing business. Gillis graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Merchandising.[1][2]
Career
[edit]BMI
[edit]In 1986, Gillis joined Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) in its International Department. During his fourteen years at BMI, Gillis held positions in the International, Film/TV Licensing, Performing Rights and Writer/Publisher Relations departments before becoming vice president of Writer/Publisher Relations. In 2002, Gillis, as vice president of advertising and A&R, oversaw the creative exploitation of Warner Chappell's music catalog for advertising and for film and television licensing. He developed online search tools to improve access to the company's catalog for music supervisors, advertisers and producers.[3][4]
Warner Chappell
[edit]In 1990, Gillis served as Warner Chappell's VP of Advertising and A&R.[4][5][6]
Concord Music Group
[edit]In 2006, Gillis joined Concord Music Group as East Coast general manager. He was responsible for overseeing the company's music publishing operations, including catalog development, copyright administration, licensing and songwriter relations.[4][7][8]
Dimensional Music Publishing
[edit]Later in 2006, Gillis was named president of Dimensional Music Publishing, a Nashville-based music publisher and rights management company, where he oversaw publishing, licensing and copyright operations.[4][8][9]
S1 Songs America
[edit]In 2009, Gillis joined S1 Songs America as president, where he oversaw the company's music publishing operations and songwriter relations.[4]
Round Hill Music
[edit]In 2010, Gillis co-founded Round Hill Music with Richard Rowe and Josh Gruss. As president, he oversaw the company's music publishing, rights management and catalog acquisitions. During his tenure, Round Hill acquired music catalogs including North American rights to several early The Beatles songs, the catalog of The Offspring, and Carlin Music, whose catalog includes works associated with artists such as Elvis Presley, James Brown, Billie Holiday, Bobby Darin, and AC/DC.[10][11][12]
CollectivRights Management
[edit]In 2024, Gillis founded CollectivRights Management. The company provides music publishing administration, rights management and licensing services for songwriters, publishers and music catalogs.[13]
Professional activities
[edit]Gillis has served on the board of directors of the National Music Publishers' Association. In 2021, he participated in the Association of Independent Music Publishers' Global Music Publishing Summit as a panelist on the "Indie Perspective" discussion of independent music publishing.[14][15]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Sachem Alumni Spotlight: Neil Gillis '80". Sachem Report. December 15, 2013.
- ↑ "Neil Gillis '86". Hofstra University. 2013.
- ↑ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. November 25, 2006.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Gillis Joins NMPA Board". Billboard. March 5, 2008. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ Bessman, Jim (June 15, 2002). "DEEP CATALOG WORKOUT" (PDF). Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Train with Top Professionals in the Entertainment Industry, UCLA EXTENSION". LA Weekly. November 30, 1995. p. 11. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. May 6, 2006.
- 1 2 Butler, Susan (November 25, 2006). "Prepping for MIDEM: EU Digital Rights Top The List" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ Staff, Billboard (November 9, 2006). "Dimensional Music Names Gillis President". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Neil Gillis: Former President, Round Hill Music Royalty Partners". Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Round Hill Music Royalty Fund — The one-year anniversary". Edison Group. November 23, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ Tschmuck, Peter; Collopy, Dennis; Handke, Christian. "IP Finance in the Music Industry" (PDF). Economic Research Working Paper: 63–65.
- ↑ "Neil Gillis". BMI Foundation. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". National Music Publishers' Association. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ Cantrell, LB (June 10, 2021). "AIMP Holds 4th Annual Global Music Publishing Summit". MusicRow. Retrieved July 26, 2026.