Barbara Cane to Retire From BMI After 50 Years, Will Advise CEO Mike O’Neill

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Barbara Cane is retiring from BMI after a 50-year career at the performing rights organization, the company announced Tuesday (October 20). She will remain involved in an advisory capacity to CEO Mike O’Neill following her departure from her current role.

Cane’s tenure spans five decades at BMI, making her one of the longest-serving executives in the performing rights sector. Details on her successor and transition timeline were not disclosed.

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