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.
📨 Subscribe to NIF
Get news dropped in your inbox 👇
📨 Subscribe to NIF
Get news dropped in your inbox 👇
Related Articles
Careers & People
Nov 10, 2025
1 min read
The Anchoress, Biig Piig and Rina Sawayama Elected to FAC Board
The trio replace outgoing members Katie Melua, Imogen Heap and Roxanne de Bastion
Careers & People
Nov 7, 2025
1 min read
Leda Chang Joins WMG to Help Amplify Global Catalog Strategy
The exec has been appointed SVP, Global Brand & Audience, Catalog
Careers & People
Nov 7, 2025
1 min read
AXS Appoints Peter Quinlan as MD for Europe
Hannah Rouch joins as VP, Marketing, Europe
The Anchoress, Biig Piig and Rina Sawayama Elected to FAC Board
The trio replace outgoing members Katie Melua, Imogen Heap and Roxanne de Bastion
Rod Yates
Careers
Nov 10, 2025
Leda Chang Joins WMG to Help Amplify Global Catalog Strategy
The exec has been appointed SVP, Global Brand & Audience, Catalog
Rod Yates
Careers
Nov 7, 2025
AXS Appoints Peter Quinlan as MD for Europe
Hannah Rouch joins as VP, Marketing, Europe
Rod Yates
Careers
Nov 7, 2025
Boosey & Hawkes Prepares for Major Leadership Shift in 2026
Managing Director Janis Susskind is leaving after 46 years
Rod Yates
Careers
Nov 6, 2025
Vinny Kumar Elevated to President of EMPIRE Publishing
Kumar’s promotion comes as EMPIRE expands its publishing operation into Africa
Harry Levin
Careers
Nov 5, 2025
Prysm Talent Agency Launches PR Division
The boutique agency will expand to Tulsa, Oklahoma, alongside this announcement
Harry Levin
Careers
Nov 4, 2025
