EMI has recruited a Google exec to head up its digital music operations, presumably part of the major's attempts to bring in talent from outside the traditional music industry to help the music firm adapt to this here digital age. Former Google man Dougle Merrill will have a global, company-wide digital role reporting directly to EMI boss Guy Hands, albeit from the safe distance of the major's LA HQ.
Confirming the appointment, Hands told reporters: "He has been a key member of the management team at Google which has created more value than any other consumer internet company by focusing relentlessly on tools that enable consumers to do things more effectively. His experience, talents and his ability to drive innovation will be enormously valuable to EMI and to its artists".