Matt Phipps-Taylor has been appointed as Chief Information Officer at peermusic.
Phipps-Taylor will report jointly to Chief Executive Officer Mary Megan Peer, and Chief Financial Officer Bill Gorjance, and will be based out of peermusic’s London office.
In his new role, Phipps-Taylor will lead strategic technology and data initiatives to further strengthen the company’s operations.
He will oversee the technology and data platforms used across peermusic’s global network of music publishing and neighbouring rights companies operating from 38 offices in 31 countries, with over a million titles under the company’s aegis, and a neighbouring rights roster encompassing over 300 record labels and more than 2,500 performers.
Phipps-Taylor brings over 12 years’ experience in building and running data management and analytics capabilities, including a background in the recording, neighbouring rights and publishing sides of the music business.
Before joining peermusic, he served as Chief Data Officer at PPL, where he oversaw data strategy, analytics and business intelligence, data architecture and governance, and led PPL’s involvement in various global industry data initiatives and partnerships such as serving on the board of Digital Data Exchange (DDEX).
Prior to that, he worked at Deloitte Consulting in the UK and US, delivering technology and data programmes for a variety of clients across the music and entertainment industries.
Matt Phipps-Taylor’s hiring comes as peermusic’s current Chief Information Officer Jeff Witcher retires after 18 years with the company.
“peermusic is a truly special place, and I know the company has a very bright future.”
Jeff Witcher
Jeff Witcher, said: “peermusic is a truly special place, and I know the company has a very bright future.
“I’ve been fortunate to spend the last 18 years of my career working with people who are so talented and passionate about what they do, and I will always cherish the relationships I’ve built here.”
“Jeff’s stewardship of peermusic’s technology over his 18 years at the company has been critical in helping us become the premier independent global music publisher.”
Ralph Peer II
Ralph Peer II, Executive Chair, peermusic, said: “Jeff’s stewardship of peermusic’s technology over his 18 years at the company has been critical in helping us become the premier independent global music publisher.
“We thank him for his extraordinary contributions to peermusic and wish him the very best in retirement.”
“His experience will be invaluable as we continue to develop neighbouring rights administration technology.”
Mary Megan Peer, peermusic
Mary Megan Peer, Chief Executive Officer, peermusic, said: “peermusic’s industry-leading technology is one of the reasons why our clients choose us, and the wealth of experience and expertise that Matt brings to peermusic will help ensure that we remain at the forefront of music publishing and neighbouring rights technology.
“His experience will be invaluable as we continue to develop neighbouring rights administration technology.”
“At a time when peermusic is more committed to investing in technology than ever, it’s great to add an accomplished tech leader like Matt to our team.”
Bill Gorjance, peermusic
Bill Gorjance, Chief Financial Officer, peermusic, added: “At a time when peermusic is more committed to investing in technology than ever, it’s great to add an accomplished tech leader like Matt to our team.
“His ability to build and lead successful tech teams as well as leverage data and analytics to deliver value to clients will be a key part of peermusic’s ongoing success.”
“I am both proud and delighted to be taking up this role, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the company and its clients.”
Matt Phipps-Taylor
Matt Phipps-Taylor, added: “peermusic is well-known for its commitment to delivering the highest levels of client service, and has a management team that truly recognises the importance of technology and data in achieving that.
“So, I am both proud and delighted to be taking up this role, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the company and its clients.”Music Business Worldwide
