More major label appointments, and Warner Music International have appointed former Napster UK General Manager Leanne Sharman to a VP Business Development role, covering Europe, Middle East and Africa. She will have a digital and more general new business role, reporting to WMI VP Digital EMEA Eric Daugan.
On the appointment, he says this: "We're delighted to be bringing Leanne on board as we continue to transform our company through innovative, wide-ranging partnerships and investments. The breadth of her experience will be invaluable as we evaluate opportunities in music, music-related and wider entertainment sectors, and her proven ability as a dealmaker, coupled with her high-level understanding of new technologies and business models, makes her a great fit for the team".