Martin Bandier has signed a contract extension to remain as chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
Under his leadership, Sony/ATV has become the world’s leading music publisher with a catalogue of more than three million songs, including works by contemporary stars such as Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Pharrell Williams as well as works by legends including The Beatles, Queen and Marvin Gaye.
He played a key role in the acquisition of EMI Music Publishing by Sony Corporation of America, the Estate of Michael Jackson and an investment group headed by Mubadala Development Company, for whom Sony/ATV administers the EMI catalogue.
During his time at Sony/ATV, Mr. Bandier has championed fair value for songwriters and led ongoing industry efforts to reform the outdated US system for licensing the performance of songs.
Commenting, Marty said: ‘I am thrilled to continue my role at Sony/ATV Music Publishing and continuing to work with a talented group of colleagues. Since my arrival, we have become the number one music publisher and I am proud to say we represent many of the world’s best-loved songs alongside some of its greatest songwriters.
The music executive joined Sony/ATV as chairman and CEO in 2007, adding another new chapter to a career that had already made him the most successful music publishing executive in the industry. His appointment followed a 17-year spell running EMI Music Publishing, which he took over in 1989.
Under his leadership, Sony/ATV has become the world’s leading music publisher with a catalogue of more than three million songs, including works by contemporary stars such as Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Pharrell Williams as well as works by legends including The Beatles, Queen and Marvin Gaye.
He played a key role in the acquisition of EMI Music Publishing by Sony Corporation of America, the Estate of Michael Jackson and an investment group headed by Mubadala Development Company, for whom Sony/ATV administers the EMI catalogue.
During his time at Sony/ATV, Mr. Bandier has championed fair value for songwriters and led ongoing industry efforts to reform the outdated US system for licensing the performance of songs.
Commenting, Marty said: ‘I am thrilled to continue my role at Sony/ATV Music Publishing and continuing to work with a talented group of colleagues. Since my arrival, we have become the number one music publisher and I am proud to say we represent many of the world’s best-loved songs alongside some of its greatest songwriters.
The music executive joined Sony/ATV as chairman and CEO in 2007, adding another new chapter to a career that had already made him the most successful music publishing executive in the industry. His appointment followed a 17-year spell running EMI Music Publishing, which he took over in 1989.
