BMG makes waves with the promotion of music executive Daniel Lee to vp creative under BMG Nashville.
Sony Music Masterworks welcomes Drew Thurlow as senior vice president of A&R. In his new active role, he will lead all A&R activities for the music company’s labels, which include Masterworks, Portrait, and OKeh imprints.
New moves over at Kobalt Music Group with the announcement of Laurent Hubert as the new president -- overseeing the company’s music publishing and neighboring rights businesses. Along with Hubert’s newly appointed role, Sas Metcalfe bumps up to chief creative officer, Lonny Olinick takes on chief strategy officer role, and Jeannette Perez is promoted to president of global synch and brand partnerships.
Rob Wilcox is appointed promotions director at Polyvinyl Records where he will be responsible for overall publicity, radio promotion, and tour marketing within Polyvinyl.
Interscope Geffen A&M Records gains Joie Manda as the new executive vp who formally was the president of urban music at the label. Manda brings much experience, previously serving as president of Def Jam Records and head of urban music for Warner Bros. Records.
Dave Roberts joins Music Business Worldwide as associate publisher with the responsibilities of working with editorial and business development platforms.
In order to increase the music scene and improve the music sector in each region, UK Music has assigned the election of six new metro mayors. The roles will engage in the process of planning and licensing to support the music strategy and music tourism. Among the elected are long-time UK Music advocates Andy Burnham and Rotheram.
Nell Mulderry is named senior director, client development of Greenlight, a division for Branded Entertainment Network as well as the new global leader in rights representation and music clearances within the global brands and entertainment company.