Who We Are
Our Board
IMRO’s Board of Directors consists of 15 non-executive members: seven writer members and five publisher members elected by IMRO members, plus three external directors appointed for their expertise. The Board delegates specific responsibilities to its committees. Directors are appointed to committees by the Board and decisions of committees are subject to ratification by the Board.
Our Committees:
Distribution
Assists the Board in shaping and reviewing IMRO’s distribution policies and making recommendations.
Finance, Audit & Risk
Supports the Board in overseeing financial planning, risk management, and internal audit processes.
Membership & Marketing
Supports the Board in overseeing IMRO’s marketing activities and membership services to ensure strong engagement and growth.
Remuneration & HR
Guides the Board on HR policies, remuneration practices, and workplace culture aligned with IMRO’s values.
Technology
Oversees the Company’s technology needs and its alignment with IMRO’s business strategy.
Corporate Governance
Advises the Board on compliance and governance related to legal, regulatory, and constitutional matters.
Chairperson
External Directors
Music Publishers
Songwriters and Composers
Our Team
The Leadership and Management teams at IMRO drive the organisation’s mission, managing strategy, governance, and daily functions to ensure creators’ rights are safeguarded and royalties maximised.
Chief Executive Officer
Licensing
Finance HR & Credit Control
Marketing & Membership
Distribution
Robert McEvoy
Michelle Dooley
IT
International
Media Licensing
Legal
Brunelle Fadahunsi
Conor Reilly Coates
Jack Goodman
Maebh Hughes
MCPSI
Work With Us
Working with IMRO gives you the opportunity to pursue a unique career in the music industry.
Join us in providing unwavering support to our valued members and customers, while protecting the rights of music creators, promoting the value of music, and fostering creation.
Fostering an Inclusive and Supportive Workplace
Our Culture
EDI
Investors in Diversity – Silver Award
KeepWell Mark
For the second consecutive year, IMRO has been awarded the KeepWell Mark by IBEC.
The KeepWell Mark™, introduced in 2017, is an evidence-based workplace wellbeing accreditation. It is awarded to companies that have enrolled in the KeepWell programme and successfully met its standards.
The KeepWell programme provides our company with all the tools necessary to maintain the highest standards of workplace health, wellbeing, and safety practices.
A Better Workplace Certified
In November 2023 IMRO was accredited with the ‘A Better Workplace’ certification for a second year running, a testament to the organisation’s commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
‘A Better Workplace’ is a renowned organisation dedicated to recognising and accrediting workplaces that prioritise employee well-being, diversity, and a positive organisational culture.
The accreditation is awarded to organisations that demonstrate a commitment to fostering an environment that empowers employees to thrive both personally and professionally.
IBEC Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing
IMRO is delighted to be listed in the IBECs index of the top 100 companies leading in Well-being.
This index recognises the top businesses of all sizes who are leading the way and have improved their performance in supporting employee mental health and wellbeing.
Employee wellbeing has continued to grow in importance for employers. Awareness of good workplace mental health and wellbeing is also growing. To move beyond good intention and to realise a true culture of wellbeing, employers must make positive health and wellbeing a core business priority.
Workplace Excellence Awards
IMRO received nominations in two categories at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2024: Diversity, Culture, and Inclusion, and Mental Health and Workplace Wellbeing.
What the staff say…
Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)
In 2023, IMRO started assessing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions associated with its business and operations.
2018 was chosen as a baseline year for the calculations, as the intervening years were impacted by COVID shutdowns.
The inventory was completed in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) guidance.
Once baseline emissions were established, the same methodology was applied to 2023.
Definitions of scope 1 and 2 emissions
Scope 1 emissions
Scope 1 covers emissions from sources that an organisation owns or controls directly – for example, from burning fuel in our fleet of vehicles (if they’re not electrically powered).
Scope 2 emissions
Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions that a company causes and come from where the energy it purchases and uses is produced. For example, the emissions caused by the generation of electricity that we use in our buildings fall into this category.
The results of IMRO’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are presented in the table below:
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Unit | 2018 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 Mobile Combustion |
Metric Tons CO2e | 60 | 31 | 27 |
| Scope 2 Location Based |
Metric Tons CO2e | 92 | 79 | 76 |
| Total Scope 1 & 2 Emissions | 152 | 110 | 103 |
Direct emissions that are owned or controlled by a company
Emissions from sources that an organisation owns or controls directly
Example: from burning fuel in the company’s fleet of vehicles (if they’re not electrically powered).
Scope 1 (mobile combustion)
- Motor Fleet
Indirect emissions that are a consequence of a company’s activities but occur from sources not owned or controlled by it
Emissions a company causes indirectly that come from where the energy it purchases and uses is produced
Example: The emissions caused by the generation of electricity that’s used in the company’s buildings
Scope 2 (location-based)
- Gas Boiler – Copyright House
- Electricity – Copyright House
Emissions in 2024 slightly lower than 2023 and 26% lower than 2018. This change was driven by the following factors:
- Reduction in the Company’s motor fleet from 2018 to 2024
- All fleet replacements purchased were hybrid vehicles
- Solar panels were installed in Copyright House in 2023
Our People
IMRO’s employees are deeply involved in our environmental initiatives and are actively encouraged to take personal responsibility for helping the environment. We continue to promote eco-friendly transport options like walking, cycling, and public transport, along with schemes like Bike to Work and Taxsaver for public transport. Moreover, we’ve installed car charging points for electric cars, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. In 2025, we will provide training for all our staff and board members on ESG and IMROs objectives around sustainability.
We have also signed up to participate in the Return for Children Initiative, which is a on premise deposit return scheme supporting six of Ireland’s national children’s charities: Barnardos Ireland, Barretstown, Childline by ISPCC, the Jack & Jill Foundation, LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, and Make-A-Wish Ireland. From 2025 we will hold an annual environmental initiative which will allow our employees to volunteer time for local environmental activities such as Friends of the Grand Canal and National Spring Clean in conjunction with An Taisce etc.
Health and Safety / Ergonomics
At IMRO, ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of everyone is a top priority. In 2023, we established a Safety Committee to address any health and safety concerns raised, conducting regular safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards. Additionally, we continue to conduct ergonomic assessments for all staff members to ensure a safe working environment, whether in the office or remote.