SonyBMG UK has recruited a veteran of the music publishing industry to become its Chief Operating Officer. Paul Curran, who was MD at BMG Music before the BMG publishing company was merged with Universal Music Publishing, will take over the top operational job at the UK major with immediate effect, reporting to CEO Ged Doherty.
Confirming the appointment, Doherty told CMU: "I am delighted that Paul is joining us. The record business can no longer rely on one primary source of income but must license as many different revenue streams as its rights will allow. Paul's music publishing background will be invaluable as we continue our journey towards becoming a truly 21st century music entertainment company".
Curran himself added: "This is a huge opportunity and a huge challenge. I am not alone in being very impressed with what Ged and his SonyBMG team have achieved over the last year or so. Ged has been innovative in his thinking and in the people he has been bringing in to the company. This is a company that recognises it needs to embrace the changing world around it. It's an exciting time to be joining the record business!
I can't wait to get started".