Nicky Valbjørn Trebbien will assume the position of Director of Legal at Koda on August 12. He comes from a position as head of department at the Ministry of Culture, where he was responsible for the Copyright & Legal Affairs office. Through his 13 years in the Ministry of Culture and 5 years in the legal profession, Nicky Valbjørn Trebbien has gained in-depth knowledge of copyright and the many challenges in the area.
Nicky Valbjørn Trebbien has represented Denmark in the EU in several cases. He has negotiated and subsequently implemented a wide range of copyright directives in Danish law. He is well-known in national and international copyright circles and a sought-after speaker.
Koda's CEO, Gorm Arildsen, is pleased with the appointment and looks forward to having Nicky Valbjørn Trebbien on the team:
"I am very pleased that we can attract someone with Nicky's experience and expertise in copyright. We face significant challenges in the music industry in several areas, which, combined with Koda's ambitious strategy, requires strong competencies in the management group. With Nicky's appointment, the competence level in Koda's management group will be further strengthened."
Nicky Valbjørn Trebbien is also looking forward to starting work at Koda and in the music industry:
"For many years, through my work in the Ministry, I have contributed to creating a solid legal framework for copyright in Denmark. Now, I look forward to having the opportunity to do my utmost to create the most optimal conditions for Danish music creators. I feel tremendously privileged to have the opportunity to use my skills in a modern organization like Koda and contribute to creating a stronger music industry."
