CONNECT Music Licensing Enters New Era with Leadership transition
Toronto, ON – November 28, 2025 – CONNECT Music Licensing is embarking on a new chapter following the successful completion of Sundeep Chauhan‘s mandate as President. Chauhan spearheaded a meaningful change of the association, focusing on operational efficiency, modernized governance, and strengthened industry partnerships. His departure marks a pivotal moment for CONNECT as it continues to evolve within the Canadian music licensing landscape.
A transformative Tenure
Since joining CONNECT, Chauhan prioritized streamlining operations and maximizing value for rights holders. Key achievements during his two-and-a-half-year tenure include:
* Transition to Panorama: Successfully moved self-reliant labels to panorama (formerly SOPROQ), creating a more unified and efficient licensing system.
* Focused Licensing: Refocused CONNECT’s efforts exclusively on licensing on behalf of its major record label members.
* Operational Overhaul: Implemented internal process improvements to accelerate payments and enhance data accuracy.
* Governance Restructuring: Modernized CONNECT’s governance structure for greater agility and responsiveness.
“Over the past two and a half years,we’ve overhauled CONNECT’s operations,reimagined its governance,forged a game-changing partnership with Panorama,and will be putting more money in the hands of Canadian creators,” Chauhan stated. “I’m proud of everything we’ve accomplished and even more proud of the committed team that made it happen.”
The Panorama Partnership: A Game Changer
The negotiation of the partnership with Panorama is widely recognized as a landmark achievement. CONNECT Chair Marcel Deluca emphasized its impact: “sundeep’s negotiation of the Panorama partnership redefined the Canadian collective licensing landscape – creating an innovative, streamlined, and future-ready framework for members and licensees alike.”
This collaboration promises to deliver significant benefits to both members and licensees through simplified processes and increased efficiency.
A Seamless Transition of Leadership
To ensure a smooth transition, chauhan will remain involved through the end of the year. Given the alignment of membership between CONNECT and music Canada, Patrick Rogers, CEO of Music Canada, will assume leadership of the unified governance structure supporting CONNECT. This consolidation aims to further optimize operations and enhance collaboration.
“Sundeep brought fresh thinking to CONNECT – restructuring governance, modernizing operations, and accelerating payments through smarter data and process improvements,” noted CONNECT Board Member Steve Teixeira.
Janet Turner Appointed Executive Director
Day-to-day operations and licensing services will now be led by Janet Turner, newly appointed Executive Director. Turner brings over 18 years of experience with CONNECT, having played a crucial role throughout the recent transformation.
Rogers expressed full confidence in her abilities: “Janet has been a cornerstone of CONNECT for a long time. Her deep relationships, steady judgment, and commitment to our members have been instrumental in the organization’s evolution, and we have every confidence in her ability to continue CONNECT’s transformation in this next chapter.”
Looking Ahead
This leadership transition positions CONNECT for continued success in representing Canada’s major record labels. You can expect ongoing improvements in licensing efficiency, increased transparency, and a stronger commitment to supporting Canadian music creators.
About CONNECT Music Licensing:
CONNECT Music Licensing represents Canada’s major record labels and their affiliates as a non-exclusive agent. We administer licenses on their behalf for the reproduction and use of sound recordings and music videos throughout Canada.Our mission is to ensure fair compensation for rights holders while providing a streamlined licensing experience for businesses.
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