Warner Music has appointed a new General Counsel for non-US divisions, a former EMI legal man, Chris Ancliff. He will report to WMG's Exec VP and overall General Counsel Paul Robinson.
Look, here's what Paul has to say about the appointment: "I've had the opportunity to work with Chris on some very significant matters over the past six years. His breadth of experience, his legal acumen, his managerial skills and his integrity make him a perfect fit for this new and wide-ranging role".
Ancliff adds: "I'm excited to be joining WMG at a time when the company is so focused on aggressively transforming its business. WMG's dynamic approach is already helping to define the future of the industry on many levels by pioneering the negotiation and implementation of expanded-rights agreements, developing groundbreaking licensing solutions and launching cutting-edge digital initiatives. I look forward to working with Paul and all of the members of WMG's outstanding legal and business affairs team and to contributing to the company's future success".