Today Sony Music Publishing announced the promotion of Jeff Smarr to Senior Vice President, Global Copyright, effective immediately. Based out of SMP’s Nashville office, Jeff will continue to report to EVP, Worldwide Administration, Dale Esworthy. In this elevated position, Jeff will take on a greater role across strategic initiatives and high-profile deal and acquisition integrations.
He will continue to oversee SMP’s Global and North American Copyright Administration teams. Jeff Smarr said, “It’s been incredible to see the tremendous growth of the company, team and songwriters throughout my time at Sony Music Publishing. I’ve been privileged to contribute to SMP’s representation of such iconic songwriters and catalogs, and I am excited to drive further growth for them in this new role.” Sony Music Publishing Executive Vice President, Worldwide Administration, Dale Esworthy said, “Jeff is our go-to expert for any copyright question or concern and is unwavering in his commitment to our songwriters and team.
I am continually impressed by Jeff’s encyclopedic knowledge of our catalog, and I’m delighted to recognize his work with this well-deserved promotion.” With an expansive 31-year career at the company, Jeff has been instrumental in the continued growth of Sony Music Publishing and its songwriters, supporting the advancement of key catalog acquisitions including ATV, Acuff-Rose, Famous, and EMI, and advancing support on behalf of some of the world’s most iconic songwriters and composers.
