The Vampr co.-founder succeeds Beth Appleton, who steps down as CEO with immediate effect.
The German collective management organization’s chief legal counsel will move into the top job, succeeding Dr. Harald Heker.
The "multi-million dollar deal" includes a stake in the writer's share of Brown's publishing and performance royalties.
The increase for domestic artists — up from $250 to $350 for bands — follows a February petition urging the annual event to raise its artist fees.
The rapper's lawyers claimed he had tried to "distance himself" from his criminal past, but prosecutors said he "amplified" the gang through his music.
The closely watched Music In The Air report says there's been a 20%-decline in revenue earned per audio stream in the last five years.
The former Sony Music Publishing executive will also serve as president of A&R.
The company also promoted Ama Walton and added a senior vp of strategy.
The 48-company ETF includes major labels, music streaming platforms, concert promoters and instrument and tech manufacturers.
The multi-platinum producer sold copyrights to hits recorded by Rihanna, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.
