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Sylvia Rhone becomes President of Epic US
By Chris Cooke | Published on Thursday 20 March 2014
Sony Music US has announced that one-time Universal exec Sylvia Rhone is to become President of its Epic Records label, reporting into the unit’s CEO LA Reid. Rhone has been developing her own label with Sony since 2012, called Vested In Culture, which will continue as an imprint of Epic.
Confirming the appointment, Reid told reporters: “Having worked closely with Sylvia Rhone, I’ve witnessed firsthand how she shares a passion for an artists-first culture. I look forward with genuine enthusiasm to the next chapter of Epic Records”.
Rhone herself added: “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to expand my relationship with the talented team and amazing artists at Epic. What makes this opportunity different from any other is my partnership with renowned music executive LA Reid. I’m looking forward to what I think will be the finest chapter in my career”.
