Another EMI executive appointment story, especially for those of you who collect EMI executive appointment stories. EMI has appointed San-e Ichii as President and CEO of EMI Music Japan. He will take over the job from 1 Oct, and replaces Shoji Doyama who left the Japanese division of the major back in June.
Ichii is another new EMI appointment whose background is in management outside the music business, having previously worked for Kraft Foods and healthcare firm Baxter Limited. However, Ichii does come to EMI from a music job, he is currently CFO for Warner Music Japan.
Confirming the appointment, EMI Music Asia Pacific/Latin America President Adrian Cheesley told reporters: "I am delighted to welcome San-e Ichii as the new leader of EMI Music's Japanese business. His experience, passion and leadership skills will be invaluable to EMI Music's development and success in the major music market of Japan".
Ichii added: "EMI is an established and attractive brand with a rich history of developing great artists and recordings both from Japan and from all over the world. At this moment of great global change in the music industry, the company remains committed to its goal of bringing music to as many consumers as possible in all the ways they want. I am honoured to be leading the EMI Music Japan team and I look forward to working with the wonderful artists, managers and employees associated with this great company".