Lodovico Benvenuti is the Director of Multilateral Relations and Regional Director, Europe. He represents the interests of the global recording industry with the European Commission, Parliament and other key decision makers in the EU and at multilateral levels. Responsible for developing and implementing IFPI’s European strategy, Lodovico works closely with National Groups and IFPI’s member record companies. He, and the Brussels team he manages, engage with European policy and legislative developments, aiming to create the best possible environment for European recorded music to succeed. Lodovico’s work also supports IFPI’s Global Legal Policy activity with multiple international organisations and platforms, including WIPO, G7, G20, OECD and UNESCO. He has over 20 years’ experience working in EU public affairs.