Paul Williams Elected to Presidency of the ASCAP Foundation

The Board of Directors of The ASCAP Foundation recently elected songwriter Paul Williams as President of the Foundation. Williams was also elected President and Chairman of the Board of ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) in 2009.

Williams succeeds Marilyn Bergman as President of the Foundation. Bergman served in that post for 15 years during which time she contributed significantly to the growth and stature of the Foundation. She remains an active member of The ASCAP Foundation Board.

Commenting on his election to the presidency of The ASCAP Foundation Board, Williams said: "I am proud of The ASCAP Foundation's wonderful and far-reaching work on behalf of songwriters, artists, music educators and the entire music creator community. The Foundation's staff is deeply dedicated to music education and providing opportunities for songwriters and composers."