Team Behind IPRS

Rakesh is a Chartered Accountant, He has been with the organisation since 2004 and has diversified business interests in media & entertainment, and other leading sectors. As the CEO, he has successfully enhanced the company’s performance and in driving society towards greater responsibilities. Under his leadership and guidance, IPRS has been granted Registration by the Central Government and is now a Copyright Society.

Surhit is a Cost Accountant and has completed his Post Graduation from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta in Finance & Information Technology. He has over 24 years of work experience in Business Transformation in several geographies leveraging a diverse range of technologies. He has worked with several diversified conglomerates as Head of IT and Operations.

Arunkumar is a Chartered Accountant with 15 years of extensive experience spanning across Finance & Accounts, Internal Process Control & Operation in the Media and Entertainment Industry. In the past, he has been associated with organisations such as Reliance Big Entertainment, Maya Entertainment and Worldwide Media.

Ravinder has been with IPRS since 2006 and he is handling Commercial Business, with a degree in Law and understanding of Copyright, and with his sharp acumen and market insight, Ravinder has been instrumental in handling major corporate dealing within the organisation.

Nitin is an MBA in Marketing and has around 13 years of expertise in driving music and entertainment products on the Mobile platform. He has worked with various organisations such as Vodafone, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., and Shemaroo Entertainment as DGM- DTH Business & New Business Development.

Nitin is an MBA (Marketing & Finance) and has overall 13 years of work experience handling various profiles across diverse sectors such as Entertainment and Telecom – MVAS. In his previous stint, he has worked with Funongo Media and Entertainment (Reliance Entertainment Owned) as Business Head- Sales and Partnerships. IMI.

Manish Jani has been associated with IPRS since 2006. A commerce graduate, Manish joined IPRS in Finance Department and has been handling Member Relations for over a decade in the organisation. With diversified work experience, Manish currently heads the Distribution Department at IPRS.

Sheetal has 16 years of experience with the collective management of copyrights. Sheetal has overseen several critical legal campaigns aimed at enhancing licensing, collection of royalties and distribution in an increasingly complex Indian market. She interfaces with international copyright societies in relation to royalty distributions, building and maintaining reciprocal relationships with international copyrights collection societies. Over the past 16 years, Sheetal has helped steer the IPRS distribution function which is now translating into a technology-led process aimed at enhancing transparency and revenue visibility for IPRS authors, music composers and music publisher members.

Jasmine comes with 20+ years of experience in Human Resources gamut, with certification from XLRI, Jamshedpur. She brings extensive business integrated experience across diverse industries such as Organized Retail, Pharma and Chemical Industries in local and global framework. Her expertise lies in driving people practices in alignment with business needs and facilitating success through change and knowledge management by leveraging knowledge, leadership, creativity and innovation.

Rumpa Banerjee is a media professional with over 25 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry. In her current role as the Head of Marketing, Communication, and Member Relations at IPRS, she has been instrumental in driving member outreach and development programs, significantly expanding IPRS’s footprint across India. Rumpa is dedicated to identifying potential talent and creating new opportunities for music creators and independent artists, providing them with the support and know-how they need to thrive. Rumpa's extensive experience includes campaigns focused on building awareness, driving knowledge and know-how, and advocating for fair compensation and equitable practices in the music industry. She has spearheaded nationwide music workshops such as "My Music My Rights," and initiatives aimed at nurturing and promoting talent while building strong communities. In her role at IPRS, she launched Soundscapes of India – Gateway to the World & KOLAB – international song camp , aimed at fostering cross-border cultural exchange and create global opportunities for Indian creators. Her recent initiative, IPRS Stage, is dedicated to celebrating the diversity of Indian music by providing a platform for undiscovered talent and showcasing music from across the country. Under her guidance, IPRS has made significant strides in enhancing female representation in music industry through the HER MUSIC initiative. She has represented the Indian creator community at global conferences and played a pivotal role in organizing the APMA Creators Conference to India. Domestically, she has been working with industry stakeholders to raise awareness about music copyright, publishing, and licensing, underscore the role of copyright societies, and drive initiatives towards building an sustainable ecosystem for music and its creators. In her role at IPRS, Rumpa has been pivotal in building a new brand image for the organization. She has effectively driven conversations across various platforms on issues that are shaping the future of music and its creators. Her strategic communication efforts have enhanced IPRS’s visibility and engagement, fostering a stronger community of music makers.