One for fans of German major label appointments news now. The boss of EMI Music Continental Europe, Francois Cecillon, yesterday announced that Birgit Adels will take over as President of EMI Music Germany next month. Adels comes to EMI after a stint as CEO, Northern Europe for fashion firm Prada, though before that she was Director Of European Special Marketing and then General Manager Italy at BMG.
Confirming the appointment, Cecillon told reporters: "I am very pleased to welcome an executive of Birgit's calibre to lead EMI Music Germany in the next stage of its creative and business mission. Her track record as a successful CEO coupled with her experience in the music, media and fashion industries will prove invaluable to providing new leadership and direction to one of our key operations in Europe. I wish her every success."