Morris, who was previously Warner/Chappell’s head of digital, EMEA, will be responsible for negotiations with music publishers and collecting societies.
Jim Rondinelli, Rdio’s senior vice president, head of content licensing and catalogue, said: ‘Iain Morris is one of the most respected and digital-savvy executives in the music publishing industry and I am delighted that he has chosen to join us at Rdio.
‘Some of the most challenging issues facing the music industry today revolve around striking a fair and equitable balance between songwriters, publishers, performing right societies and streaming music services.
‘Iain uniquely understands the needs of all of the stakeholders seeking to create a sustainable business model for the future of the music industry. I’m excited for what we will be able to accomplish together as we expand the company’s global presence.’
While at Warner/Chappell, Morris led the publisher’s licensing discussions with EU and global streaming music services.
Rdio offers a catalogue of 32 million songs in 85 countries.
Jim Rondinelli, Rdio’s senior vice president, head of content licensing and catalogue, said: ‘Iain Morris is one of the most respected and digital-savvy executives in the music publishing industry and I am delighted that he has chosen to join us at Rdio.
‘Some of the most challenging issues facing the music industry today revolve around striking a fair and equitable balance between songwriters, publishers, performing right societies and streaming music services.
‘Iain uniquely understands the needs of all of the stakeholders seeking to create a sustainable business model for the future of the music industry. I’m excited for what we will be able to accomplish together as we expand the company’s global presence.’
While at Warner/Chappell, Morris led the publisher’s licensing discussions with EU and global streaming music services.
Rdio offers a catalogue of 32 million songs in 85 countries.
