Eino John Max
Khomas Windhoek
Summary
Former CEO of a leading copyright organization with two decades of experience in stabilizing and promoting collective management models. Founded an Intellectual Property Rights Protection Consultancy to educate the creative community on IP matters and facilitate litigation, enhancing the understanding and value of intellectual property across the region.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairperson for the CISAC Africa Committee
CISAC
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Led strategic planning sessions to define organizational goals and initiatives.
- Advised CISAC Africa Region Director General on collective management strategies, enhancing regional operations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment on key artistic and operational issues.
- Facilitated discussions on copyright policy and creative rights, ensuring member interests were represented.
Chief Executive Officer
Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music
01.2003 - 12.2022
- Led CMO as acting CEO for 18 months, successfully restoring operations and stability.
- Directed NASCAM for 19 years, building and stabilizing the organization to enhance support for rights holders.
- Founded NASCAM via Act of Parliament (Act No 6 of 1994) to manage and protect rights of composers, authors, and publishers through collective management.
Member
National Committee of UNESCO
01.2010 - 12.2020
Member of African Executive Committee
CISAC
01.2014 - 12.2016
Executive Member
Southern and East Africa Copyright Network
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Established the Southern and East Africa Copyright Network Committee to facilitate collaboration among copyright stakeholders.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to promote copyright awareness across Southern and East Africa.
- Organized workshops to educate creators on copyright laws and their rights.
- Developed educational materials to support copyright understanding for diverse audiences.
Head of License Department
NASCAM
01.1998 - 01.2003
Senior Supervisor and Quality Control Laboratory
Pescanova (now known as NOVANAM)
01.1993 - 07.1998
- Supervised daily operations of seafood processing and packaging teams.
- Ensured compliance with safety and quality standards in production processes.
- Coordinated interdepartmental workflow to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Facilitated heavy freight operations in cold storage and production areas to support seamless logistics.
Stock and Finance Control Manager
Special Feeling Business Centre
Ohangwena, Namibia
01.1990 - 01.1992
Executive Member
National Art Association
Non-Executive Board Member
Namibian Reprographic Rights Organisation (NAMRRO)
Education
Qualification - Project Management
University of Namibia
Namibia03-2026
Certificate - English Professional Communication
Polytechnic of Namibia
Namibia01-2017
Certificate - Industrial Property Law in the Global Economy
Intellectual Corporation Swedish Patent and Registration Office
Stockholm, Sweden01-2010
Advanced Certificate - Business Law
Institution of Management of Science (IMS) UK
UK01-2006
Certificate - Intellectual Property Protection Law Enforcement
United States Patent and Trade Mark Office of Washington
Washington, DC, USA01-2006
Certificate - Global Intellectual Property Law
Office of Patent and Trade Mark London UK
London, UK01-2006
Certificate - Intellectual Property Enforcement and Infringement analysis on IP Products
IFPI and Interpol, UK.
UK01-2006
Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic of Namibia ( NUST)
Windhoek01-1991
Skills
- Board governance
- Intellectual property law
- Global expansion
- Strategic planning
- Policy optimization
- Risk management
- Project management
- Revenue generation
- Negotiation skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- National Committee of UNESCO, Member, 01/01/10, 01/01/20
- National Art Association, Executive Member, Current, Current
- Namibian Reprographic Rights Organisation (NAMRRO), Non-Executive Board Member, Current, Current
- Southern and East Africa Copyright Network, Executive Member, 01/01/07, 01/01/13
- CISAC African Executive Committee, Member, 01/01/14, 01/01/16
- CISAC Africa Committee, Chairperson, 01/01/19, 01/01/22
Mobile Numbers
- +264 812989388
- +264 855514959
Current Status
Mr. Eino John Max has founded an Intellectual Property Rights Protection Consultant (IPPC) to educate the public and the creative industry on IP related matters.
Timeline
Chairperson for the CISAC Africa Committee
CISAC
01.2019 - 12.2022
Member of African Executive Committee
CISAC
01.2014 - 12.2016
Member
National Committee of UNESCO
01.2010 - 12.2020
Executive Member
Southern and East Africa Copyright Network
01.2007 - 12.2013
Chief Executive Officer
Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music
01.2003 - 12.2022
Head of License Department
NASCAM
01.1998 - 01.2003
Senior Supervisor and Quality Control Laboratory
Pescanova (now known as NOVANAM)
01.1993 - 07.1998
Stock and Finance Control Manager
Special Feeling Business Centre
01.1990 - 01.1992
Executive Member
National Art Association
Non-Executive Board Member
Namibian Reprographic Rights Organisation (NAMRRO)
Qualification - Project Management
University of Namibia
Certificate - English Professional Communication
Polytechnic of Namibia
Certificate - Industrial Property Law in the Global Economy
Intellectual Corporation Swedish Patent and Registration Office
Advanced Certificate - Business Law
Institution of Management of Science (IMS) UK
Certificate - Intellectual Property Protection Law Enforcement
United States Patent and Trade Mark Office of Washington
Certificate - Global Intellectual Property Law
Office of Patent and Trade Mark London UK
Certificate - Intellectual Property Enforcement and Infringement analysis on IP Products
IFPI and Interpol, UK.
Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic of Namibia ( NUST)