Maurice Russell

Maurice Russell is an experienced leader in rights management and business development within the music and media industries. Currently serving as the Head of Rights Management at The Mechanical Licensing Collective since August 2019, Maurice previously founded and led Media Rights Management as CEO from May 2016 to May 2020. Maurice's extensive background includes senior roles at The Harry Fox Agency, where responsibilities ranged from managing client services and licensing to overseeing operational integrations. Additionally, Maurice has held leadership positions at various organizations, including Element Holdings, Razorfish Studios, Red Ant Entertainment, PolyGram Records, and The First Boston Corporation. Maurice holds a Bachelor of Arts in American History from Columbia University and an MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business.