Jeremy Sirota lands at AI startup Suno as commercial chief
Jeremy Sirota, former head of digital rights collective Merlin, has taken the commercial chief role at AI music generator Suno. The move represents a significant hire for the controversial startup, which has faced ongoing legal challenges from major labels over its training data practices.
Meanwhile, Sony Music Publishing continues its global expansion with the launch of operations in the Philippines under new GM Stephanie Ortiz, previously head of label at Believe. The company also promoted longtime team member Greg Prata to CFO, effective March 31st. Because nothing says growth quite like combining geographic expansion with internal reshuffling.
Other notable moves include Live Nation veteran Brian Traeger joining Dreamliner Luxury Coaches as chief of staff, and AEG International elevating John Langford to APAC president. The BMI Foundation rounded out a particularly busy hiring cycle by confirming 10 artistic consultants for its New Music Grants program, ranging from jazz executives to symphony conductors.
Position Music made dual appointments at the label level, promoting artist strategy VP Garrett Ream to creative co-head while bringing in former Nice Life Recording Company executive Mikelle Schwartz to handle marketing. The music industry's eternal game of executive musical chairs continues unabated.
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