Sean O'Malley

As COO of Global Music Rights (GMR), Sean O’Malley oversees all aspects of its operations and systems development, including distribution services, data processing and publishing logistics. With manager Irving Azoff and former ASCAP executive Randy Grimmett, Sean started the first new Performing Rights Organization in 75 years and assisted in the client acquisition and license negotiations necessary to propel GMR to its status as the leader in its field. Prior to his current role, Sean worked at ASCAP for 8 years in Membership and supervised a large staff to resolve issue on behalf of its members. A Los Angeles native, Sean grew up surrounded by music, playing and teaching guitar and working as a luthier. He taught a music publishing class at Cal Poly Pomona for 5 years and has been a featured speaker at USC, CSUN and Musicians Institute as well as various industry panels.