Candidate for The MLC's Board of Directors

ANDREW PAULUS

Andrew Paulus is a passionate advocate for helping artists and musicians earn a living doing what they love.  

Andrew is the CEO of Paulus Publications, a leading independent classical music publishing company that has remained under family ownership since 1997. Under his leadership, the company has significantly increased profitability and reduced operational expenses, expanded its digital presence, and achieved critical acclaim—including four GRAMMY nominations and two wins for Best Contemporary Classical Composition and Best Classical Compendium. 

He is also the co-founder of Opus Imprints, which represents a diverse roster of leading contemporary composers in the U.S. and abroad, and Minor Details Inc., a music publishing administration technology company focused on identifying and collecting royalties on behalf of independent songwriters and publishers. 

Andrew served for six years on the board of the American Composers Forum, a national nonprofit supporting composers through funding, community-building, and advocacy. During his tenure, he contributed to the programming, finance, and strategic planning committees. 

Beyond music, Andrew has extensive experience in technology and digital media. Most recently, he was a Director of Product at The New York Times, leading teams focused on revenue-generating technology across AdTech, e-commerce, and AI. He previously spent seven years at BuzzFeed, managing product development for monetization, apps, and leading revenue efforts at HuffPost following its acquisition from Verizon Media. 

Andrew earned a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Management from Georgetown University. Raised in a musical household and often doing homework while his father composed at the piano, he remains deeply connected to the arts. He enjoys playing piano, throwing pottery, and watching his brother’s jazz quartet perform in New York.