Michael Young
Michael Young Joins Sony Music Publishing as Chief Information Officer
He most recently worked as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Chatham Financial
Michael Young has joined Sony Music Publishing (SMP) as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Young’s primary focus will be to lead the company’s technology strategy.
The role:
Young will oversee technology elements such as software development, security, compliance, and data governance.
He has worked in the financial services and technology sectors for over 25 years.
His past companies include Reuters, Paycase Financial, and Afilias.
What they said:
Young: “As a career technologist and a lifelong amateur musician, it’s thrilling to be a part of SMP’s mission-driven culture. I look forward to working with the team to advance support for SMP songwriters throughout their creative journeys.”
SMP CFO Tom Kelly: “Michael is an experienced leader who understands how to innovate. We look forward to advancing our capabilities and delivering further growth on behalf of our songwriters around the world.”
Jon Platt, Chairman and CEO of SMP: “We are committed to investing in technology that grows with our business and adapts to the evolving needs of songwriters.”
Michael Young has joined Sony Music Publishing (SMP) as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Young’s primary focus will be to lead the company’s technology strategy.
The role:
Young will oversee technology elements such as software development, security, compliance, and data governance.
He has worked in the financial services and technology sectors for over 25 years.
His past companies include Reuters, Paycase Financial, and Afilias.
What they said:
Young: “As a career technologist and a lifelong amateur musician, it’s thrilling to be a part of SMP’s mission-driven culture. I look forward to working with the team to advance support for SMP songwriters throughout their creative journeys.”
SMP CFO Tom Kelly: “Michael is an experienced leader who understands how to innovate. We look forward to advancing our capabilities and delivering further growth on behalf of our songwriters around the world.”
Jon Platt, Chairman and CEO of SMP: “We are committed to investing in technology that grows with our business and adapts to the evolving needs of songwriters.”
Michael Young has joined Sony Music Publishing (SMP) as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Young’s primary focus will be to lead the company’s technology strategy.
The role:
Young will oversee technology elements such as software development, security, compliance, and data governance.
He has worked in the financial services and technology sectors for over 25 years.
His past companies include Reuters, Paycase Financial, and Afilias.
What they said:
Young: “As a career technologist and a lifelong amateur musician, it’s thrilling to be a part of SMP’s mission-driven culture. I look forward to working with the team to advance support for SMP songwriters throughout their creative journeys.”
SMP CFO Tom Kelly: “Michael is an experienced leader who understands how to innovate. We look forward to advancing our capabilities and delivering further growth on behalf of our songwriters around the world.”
Jon Platt, Chairman and CEO of SMP: “We are committed to investing in technology that grows with our business and adapts to the evolving needs of songwriters.”
👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
- This article was written with information sourced from Music Business Worldwide.
- We covered it because SMP is part of Sony Music, one of the three major labels.
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