Ellen Bligh Truley

Ellen Bligh Truley is a seasoned marketing and branding strategist with over 20 years of executive experience in the music and entertainment industry. Currently serving as the Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer at The Mechanical Licensing Collective since March 2020, Ellen focuses on empowering songwriters. Additionally, Ellen operates Ellen Truley Consulting, specializing in business development and brand strategy. As Global Co-Chair of Development & Partnerships for Women in Music, Ellen advocates for women in the musical arts. Previous roles include board memberships with Musicians Institute and the T.J. Martell Foundation, and serving as SVP of Corporate Relations at SESAC, where Ellen led comprehensive marketing initiatives. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Alabama and Middle Tennessee State University.