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.�