Sony Music Publishing UK today announced the promotion of Rob Stratton to Vice President, Visual + Media Rights.
In his elevated role, Rob will be responsible for leading SMP�s Visual + Media efforts in the UK, fostering relationships with broadcasters and media production companies, and delivering opportunities for the company�s partners. He will also continue to work alongside Cathy Merenda and the US Visual + Media Rights team to expand the business globally.
Co-Managing Director, Sony Music Publishing UK Tim Major said,��We have been really impressed with the way that Rob has taken to leading the Visual + Media Rights team in the UK and to collaborating with Cathy Merenda to deliver on the powerful global vision for Sony Music Publishing in this space.
He�s a thoughtful and intelligent executive who is focused on delivering great service to our partners and who brings a calm and positive energy to our leadership team. We are delighted to see him growing within the company and he truly deserves this promotion.�
SVP, Visual + Media Rights, Sony Music Publishing Cathy Merenda said, “Rob has proven time and again that he is an invaluable executive and a hardworking, forward-thinking resource for the Sony Music Publishing Visual + Media Rights team. Rob is a star who has only just begun to show us the depth of his talents, and I�m excited to see what�s to come. I could not be happier for this well-deserved promotion.”
Rob Stratton said, “I am delighted to be stepping into the role of Vice President and leading the Visual + Media Rights team in the UK. I look forward to enhancing our partnerships through exciting innovations and advancing our strategy on a global scale. A big thank you to Tim, David, and Cathy for their support and trust.”
Since joining the Visual + Media Rights team in 2019, Stratton has been instrumental in advancing the success of the company�s partners and has spearheaded key deals with Hasbro, Mattel, All3Media and more. Stratton first joined the company in 2014 as Promotions Executive. In 2019 he transitioned into the Visual + Media Rights department and was later promoted to Director, Visual + Media Rights in 2022.