The BPI has appointed Chris Tams as director of Independent Member Services and International.

Tams joins from his role as international marketing director at leading independent music and video distribution company The Orchard, where he led the sales and marketing drive for physical and digital content across Europe.

“This is a pivotal role for the BPI and we are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris, who brings many years of in-depth commercial experience working for and with independent labels,” ...