EMI Music Publishing yesterday announced that Guy Moot would be taking over the running of their UK business. He will take over from Peter Reichardt, who confirmed earlier this week that he was leaving the company.
Having worked in an A&R role with EMI Music Publishing since 1987,
Moot has been responsible for signing a string of the company's highest profile songwriters, including Sean Paul, Jamie Cullum,
Ms Dynamite, Amy Winehouse, Prodigy, Jamiroquai, Kasabian, Eminem and Scissor Sisters.
Confirming the appointment, EMI Music Publishing Chairman Martin Bandier told CMU: "Guy is an extraordinarily talented executive whose track record in the business is astonishing. It's terrific to be able to appoint such a talented executive who has come from within the company and through merit has risen to this appointment. Guy absolutely understands the issues and opportunities facing us and I know that the company will continue to grow yet further under his leadership".
Commenting on his appointment, Moot added: "I am relishing the challenges ahead and will make it my business to drive the company forward, but we must never forget the importance of our writers and the songs they deliver for us. Our success will always be built on having the best repertoire in the business and my aim is to continue signing the best new artists. As the largest publishing company, we are uniquely positioned to capitalise on the new business opportunities in the market place and my goal is to drive EMI Music Publishing forward by developing new revenue streams and diversifying where it makes sense. Finally
I would like to not only pay thanks to Peter whose class, ambition, professionalism and style have defined what this company stands for, but also the team of executives which I inherit who are quite simply the best in the business".