Staying with Columbia for a moment, the major also announced yesterday that they have appointed Nick Huggett, formerly of XL Recordings, to the job of Head Of A&R. Here's what that Mike Smith fella says about that: "I'm delighted to bring Nick to Columbia. I've long admired his taste and approach to the business. He's a very dynamic and versatile, A&R man who operates with great passion and these are qualities essential to Columbia's A&R strategy".
And elsewhere in SonyBMG appointment news, over at the RCA Label Group news that Nick Bray, formerly of Polydor, has joined RCA as Director Of Promotions. Here's what RCA chief Craig Logan has to say: "I'm delighted that we've been able to persuade Nick to rejoin the company and the RCA label. He's an excellent professional with a great track record of success. He knows and understands our company and artists and will be a huge asset for us".