La Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), an international organization that brings together associations and actors from the independent music sector in more than 40 territories, has announced its new board of directors for 2026, in a year that marks its 20th anniversary since its founding in 2006. Not only is this choice significant for the global independent music community, but it represents an important moment of recognition for Random Sounds, whose Founder and CEO, Mark Meyer, has been officially appointed as an Observer in LATAM on the WIN board.

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Global leadership strengthened in an emblematic year

The choice of the new board was made as part of a reconfiguration designed to reflect the global growth of the independent industry and consolidate the voice of independent companies within an increasingly competitive environment. The board of directors for 2026 incorporates both leaders with extensive experience in their regions and two new regional vice-presidencies, expanding the representation of the sector.

Among the main appointments, the election of Mark Kitcatt (Everlasting Records, Spain) as the organization's new Chair, together with Marty Ro (Sound Republica, South Korea) and Cecilia Crespo (AsiAr, Argentina) as Vice Chairs, in roles that promote the representation of Asia-Pacific and Latin America respectively.

Random Sounds's participation in the global scene

The choice of Mark Meyer, CEO of Random Sounds, as an Observer for the WIN board, represents a recognition of our commitment to the development of the independent sector and innovation in digital music distribution. This designation places Random Sounds in a unique position to provide perspectives from the Latin American region and actively contribute to the industry's global agenda.

As an Observer, Mark Meyer will have direct access to strategic discussions that affect the direction of the independent sector at the international level, reinforcing the role of Random Sounds as an influential actor in policy development, collaboration between regions and the promotion of better market conditions for artists, labels and independent distributors.

A year of celebration and projection

The board choice coincides with WIN's 20th anniversary, a milestone that reflects two decades of working together to ensure equitable access to the market, fair business practices and cross-border collaboration within the independent sector. WIN's leadership expansion, which now includes new positions and a renewed focus on regional diversity, aims to further consolidate the voice of the independent in the global industry.

In the words of Noemí Planas, CEO of WIN, “this anniversary not only marks what we have achieved, but also the potential of what we can achieve together, with a strengthened board and a more united global community than ever.”

Implications for Random Sounds and our partners

The participation of Random Sounds in this strategic board opens up new possibilities for collaboration, deep understanding of international markets and direct access to the debates that are defining the future of independent music.

This is not only a source of institutional pride, but a tangible reflection of the growth of Random Sounds as a global player, providing Perspectives of Latin America and advanced technological solutions to the global conversation about how to empower independent industry on all its fronts.

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