More EMI exec news, though gossip this time. And word has it that when currently London-based former Island Records UK boss Nick Gatfield takes on his new post at EMI as President of A&R Labels North America and UK he will be US-based.
In not 100% unrelated news there is much gossiping at the major regarding what will happen to Jason Flom, who currently heads up Capitol Records in the US. With the senior level restructuring going on in EMI US, including Gatfield's arrival, some wonder if Flom will get a new job or move on.
Some reckon he will be offered his own imprint, similar to the way his label Lava operated within the Warner Music Group, which will help keep one of North America's most highly regarded A&R men within the company.