ABOUT
Lisa Hresko is the Chief Operating Officer at A2IM and President at The Foundation for Independent Music. Hresko has been pivotal in A2IM’s growth since 2017, and was integral to the launch of the Foundation for Independent Music, which is dedicated to empowering independent recording rights owners through education and resources.
Over the past nine years, she has helped guide A2IM through a period of growth and transformation, helping to strengthen the organization’s advocacy position, expand its global reach, and build programs that directly benefit the independent sector.
Billboard has recognized Hresko’s leadership on its Women in Music list in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 and on its Indie Power Players list in 2025 and 2026. Lisa won the Music Business Association’s "Lead Light" award in 2026. Her leadership has strengthened the foundation of the independent music industry and set a high standard for innovation, integrity, and impact.