Naomi Asher is promoted to VP, Songwriter Services & Neighboring Rights at Sony Music Publishing UK
Sony Music Edition The UK has promoted Naomi Asher to Vice President, Songwriter Services and Neighboring Rights.
According to a press release, in his elevated role, Asher will serve as the “go-to contact” for songwriters and clients of the SMP UK catalog and will be responsible for expanding opportunities and fostering the success of their songs both locally and locally. ‘international.
Asher will also continue to oversee the British company’s neighboring rights division.
The executive will remain based in the company’s London office and will report to the joint managing directors of SMP UK. David Ventura and Tim Major.
Since my arrival at SMP in 2020the company says Asher has been instrumental in advancing its neighboring rights initiatives and supporting talent on its roster.
Prior to joining the company, she was Director and Chairman of Wixen Music UK Ltd., where she focused on neighboring rights.
As a co-founder of the Independent Alliance for Artists’ Rights (IAFAR), Asher is also an advocate for standardization and increased transparency through neighboring rights.
Elsewhere at Sony Music Publishing UK, Shauni Caballero was recently appointed as Senior A&R Manager.
“I’m so excited to take on this role – I love being part of the SMP team and I’m grateful to have their support.”
Naomi Asher, SME
Naomi Asher said: “I am delighted to take on this role. I love being part of the SMP team and am grateful to have their support. It’s an honor to work with such incredible songwriters and catalog customers, and I look forward to partnering with them to maximize the full potential of their legendary songs.
“We know she will be an integral part of further developing the success of our writers and their signature songs.”
Tim Major, Sony Music Publishing
Tim Major, co-managing director of Sony Music Publishing UK, added: “Naomi’s role in bridging the gap between neighboring rights and publishing has been vital. Songwriter services and our legacy catalog are part of Sony Music Publishing’s DNA, and Naomi understands this philosophy through and through.
“We know she will be an integral part of further developing the success of our writers and their signature songs.”The music industry around the world
