The PIAS Group - which includes Vital Distribution, PIAS Recordings and Fat Cat Records - have appointed a new CEO. The group's Chief Operating Officer, Nick Hartley, will be promoted into the post.
Confirming the appointment Hartley told reporters: "It is fantastic to be part of a growing and flourishing business. Vital continues to be the best independent sales and distribution company and we continue to develop its offering and service to ensure independent record labels have the greatest opportunity for their artists. In Pias Recordings and Fat Cat Records, our artist rosters have been developing and we will continue to look for great artists with whom we can have long term success."