Patrick Sigwalt, Sacem’s President: « Sacem is founded on strong values of solidarity and ethics »
As it marks its 175th anniversary and reports strong growth—€1.5 billion distributed to 663,000 creators (+9%)—Sacem is at a pivotal moment. Driven by international expansion and digital growth (€845 million in collections), yet facing profound changes in the sector, it is also at the forefront of challenges related to artificial intelligence. It is in this context that ElectronLibre interviewed its CEO, Cécile Rap-Veber, and its president, Patrick Sigwalt. This year, Sacem is celebrating its 175th anniversary. How do you explain this longevity? Patrick Sigwalt: It stems first and foremost from the vision of its founders, who conceived a deeply egalitarian society, free from discrimination based on age, nationality, or gender. The rules for remuneration are the same for everyone, from stars to emerging artists. Sacem is built on strong values…