The boss of EMI Music Publishing Canada has resigned, confirming he has taken a job at another firm in the Canadian music publishing sector, though it's not yet clear what.
Michael McCarty had been with EMI Music Publishing since before it even existed - ie he worked with SBK, the publishing firm that came into being when it bought CBS Songs in 1986, and which was in turn bought by EMI in 1989. McCarty reportedly told his employers of his plans about a month ago, but confirmed his decision to staff last week.
Billboard quote an internal email McCarty sent to his staff which reads: "There is rarely a day that goes by when I don't stop to reflect on how lucky I am to be able to pursue my passion for working with great songs and songwriters".