Association of Independent Music COO Gee Davy is taking over the org as Interim CEO following the resignation of CEO Silvia Montello, who is stepping down for personal reasons.

Davy, who joined the org in 2017, has also been appointed to the new position of Chief Policy Officer and will continue to lead the organization’s work in championing the independent music community in key policy discussions.

“It’s unfortunate that we are losing Silvia so soon into her tenure, but on behalf of the board I wish her well in her next endeavors,” said AIM Chair and Beggars’ Director of Live Licensing Ruth Barlow.

“I’m very pleased that Gee Davy has agreed to step up into a newly expanded role. The board and I are working closely with Gee and the AIM team as we continue to support and promote the independent music sector, delivering and creating value for our community via our membership events and activities schedule, industry affairs work and beyond.”

Montello took over from Paul Pacifico, who left the helm of AIM at the end of 2022, and has led AIM in advocating for its members in ongoing discussions over streaming reform and successfully reformatted the AIM Independent Music Awards.