Sony Music Publishing has appointed Michael Young as chief information officer.
Based in Nashville, Young will report to Sony Music Publishing’s chief financial officer, Tom Kelly.
“As CIO, Young will lead the company’s technology strategy and its ongoing transformation initiatives to advance growth, scalability and efficiency on behalf of SMP songwriters and catalogues worldwide,” said a statement.
He will also work closely across departments to expand data-driven insights.
Michael Young said: “I am extremely excited to join Sony Music Publishing. As a career technologist and a lifelong amateur musician, it's thrilling to be a part of SMP’s mission-driven culture. I look forward to working with the team to advance support for SMP songwriters throughout their creative journeys.”
I look forward to working with the team to advance support for SMP songwriters throughout their creative journeys
Michael Young
Sony Music Publishing CFO Tom Kelly said, “Michael is an experienced leader who understands how to innovate. We look forward to advancing our capabilities and delivering further growth on behalf of our songwriters around the world.”
Jon Platt, chairman and CEO of Sony Music Publishing, said: “We are committed to investing in technology that grows with our business and adapts to the evolving needs of songwriters. With Michael on board, we are well-positioned to bring greater value to Sony Music Publishing songwriters and catalogs today and in the future.”
Young has more than 25 years of experience in executive IT leadership across the media, financial services and technology sectors.
Most recently, he served as chief product and technology officer at Chatham Financial, where he oversaw global product and technology strategy. Prior to that, he held senior roles at Reuters, Paycase Financial and Afilias.
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