In his elevated role, Spence will oversee business and legal affairs strategies and initiatives on behalf of SMP UK and its roster, as well as provide guidance and counsel on its legal and operational matters.
Based in London, Spence will continue to report to President, Co-Managing Director, UK, & SVP International Andrew Spence
Spence said: “Putting songwriters first is something truly at the heart of all we do and I’m grateful I get to play a part in that.
“I’m also delighted to continue my journey at Sony Music Publishing and be surrounded by so many talented people; from my colleagues to the amazing writers and catalogues we represent.”
“It has been a pleasure to watch Andrew continue to grow as an executive over the past few years. This role is a natural progression, positioning him as even more involved in the business and senior management structure.”
Tim Major, Sony Music Publishing UK
Sony Music Publishing UK Co-Managing Director Tim Major said: “It has been a pleasure to watch Andrew continue to grow as an executive over the past few years.
“This role is a natural progression, positioning him as even more involved in the business and senior management structure.
“This, alongside Andrew’s calm, straight forward approach, perfectly equips him to help SMP and our songwriters take on the new challenges facing the publishing industry.”Music Business Worldwide