Kelleher, a 25-year Sony veteran, will step up to the role from his current position of EVP/CFO effective April 1, reporting into Rob Stringer – who becomes CEO of Sony Music Entertainment on the same date.
In his new position, the exec will have ‘oversight responsibility for Stringer in all corporate areas’ according to Sony and will ‘work closely with him in overseeing the company’s global operations, and helping drive initiatives’.
“I am very happy to have Kevin taking on this expanded role, and I look forward to working with him by my side in this exciting time for our industry.”
Rob Stringer, Sony Music
Said Rob Stringer: “Kevin has a tremendous depth of experience in both the music business and the larger entertainment industry that will help us as we take Sony Music to the next level and achieve even greater success. I am very happy to have Kevin taking on this expanded role, and I look forward to working with him by my side in this exciting time for our industry.”
Kelleher added: “I want to thank Rob and the Sony leadership team for this opportunity. I look forward to working with Rob and all our exceptionally talented executives to further grow Sony Music. I also want to thank Doug Morris for his guidance, support and leadership over the past six years.”
In his most recent role, Kevin Kelleher was responsible for overseeing Sony Music’s worldwide financial and information technology operations and its business development and investment activities.Music Business Worldwide
