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Copyright Licensing Ltd Announces New CEO

26 May 2010

Copyright Licensing Ltd (CLL) today announced the appointment of Paula Browning as CLL's new Chief Executive Officer. Paula will take up the position on 14 June 2010. Announcing the appointment, CLL's Chairman Chris Else said he was delighted.

"Paula has held senior roles in the commercial, education and sport sectors that have included strategic communications, contract management, community engagement, finance and advocacy. I am very confident that Paula's mix of skills and experience will make a strong contribution to CLL's success both in its current role and in new directions."

Paula is currently the Business Manager at Sport Auckland where she has recently led the establishment of the Auckland Sports Reference Group and worked with the Auckland Transition Agency in the development of the new Auckland local government structure.

Paula takes over the role from Kathy Moore who has moved on after 15 years at CLL.

The CLL Board and Staff are looking forward to working with Paula as the organisation moves to embrace the opportunities offered by the new digital age.

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