HitsDailyDouble reports that Guy Hands' new structure for EMI is now in place, and for those that like to know these things, says there are now basically three main divisions - A&R, Music Services and Support Services.
The former is led by former Warner Music chief Roger Ames, who also directly oversees A&R teams in the UK and North America, while JF Cecillon oversees the A&R teams elsewhere in the world.
Music Services is basically all about sales and marketing, with Ronn Were heading up the sales and Mark Hodgkinson the marketing. The company's CFO Chris Rolling will lead the Support Services division.
Industry commentators are saying that the first big test for Hands' new business structure will be the next Coldplay album, and all and any activity that surrounds it. The next long player from Chris Martin et al is the most bankable thing on EMI's release schedule, and Hands really needs the release to be a big success to prove his 'new way' of managing the major works. The good news for Hands is that those who have heard Coldplay's new material are generally saying positive things about it.