Sony Music Publishing has appointed Michael Young as Chief Information Officer, effective November 10.
Based in Nashville, Young will report to Sony Music Publishing’s Chief Financial Officer Tom Kelly.
According to SMP, 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 catalogs worldwide.
He will also work closely across departments to optimize workflows, expand data-driven insights, and refine and implement best practices across software development, security, compliance and data governance.
Young brings over 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.
Michael Young, said: “I am extremely excited to join Sony Music Publishing.”
“I look forward to working with the team to advance support for SMP songwriters throughout their creative journeys.”
Michael Young
He added: “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.”
“We look forward to advancing our capabilities and delivering further growth on behalf of our songwriters around the world.”
Tom Kelly, Sony Music Publishing
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.”
“With Michael on board, we are well-positioned to bring greater value to Sony Music Publishing songwriters and catalogs today and in the future.”
Jon Platt, Sony Music Publishing
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.”
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