The latest executive shuffles…
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has elevated Jorge Mejía to President of Latin America and U.S. Latin. Mejía has been working with Sony/ATV Publishing for over 19 years.
Universal Music Group is letting Francis Keeling go. Keeling was UMG’s Global Head of Digital Business and has worked for the label for 10 and a half years. Keeling’s departure was announced exactly 4 years after he took on the Head of Digital Business role.
Columbia Records has hired Kimberly Harris as Senior Vice President of Publicity. Harris has worked for the label for just over 2 years and steps up from her role as Vice President of publicity.
Elsewhere…
Maverick Music has hired Greg Thompson as President. Thompson comes from Capitol Music Group where he was Executive Vice President of Sales, Promotion & Marketing. Thompson’s new role with Maverick Music will be effective as of mid-June.
Music Works International has hired David Greenberg as Director of Marketing/Development. Greenberg’s new role will involve developing and implementing global strategies to benefit artists development, long-term brand building and revenue growth.
Also, for the latest jobs in the music industry, check out Digital Music News’ job board.
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Let’s hope UMG is done with streaming in to the tubes SUICIDE mission!
UMG with Mr. Keeling is the originator of DIGITAL molasses or actual KILLING of music monetization. As we speak $200B of MUSIC GOODWILL is being contacted to $20B
od subs and ads!