03/07/2007 (Agence Europe) - During its general conference on Friday 29 June in London, IMPALA, the European Independent Music Companies Association, appointed Helen Smith to the post of general secretary. Ms Smith replaces Philippe Kern, who will be working in close collaboration with the association in a consulting capacity. Patrick Zelnik, the association's president, said: “When we started IMPALA, cultural diversity and creativity were not part of the debate in Brussels. Thanks to...