Sony Music Publishing has opened a new affiliate in The Philippines (SMP PH), and has appointed Stephanie Ortiz as General Manager of SMP PH, effective immediately. Based in Manila, Ortiz reports to Sony Music Publishing’s President, Asia Roslyn Pineda. SMP said the opening of an office in Manila reflects "a strategic expansion dedicated to the development and promotion of Filipino songwriters both locally and around the world." SMP PH will work closely with the Filipino music industry, includi...

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has appointed Thomas Limouzin-Lamothe as Vice President, Content Protection EMEA, effective from March 9. He will report to Larissa Knapp, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Protection Officer for the MPA. In his new role, Limouzin-Lamothe will lead the MPA’s content protection strategy across the EMEA region, working closely with regional stakeholders, law enforcement agencies, industry partners, and member companies "to address the challenges of dig...

Greg Prata has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at Sony Music Publishing, effective March 31. He will continue to be based in New York office and will report to SMP Chairman & CEO Jon Platt. In his new role, Prata will oversee all aspects of Sony Music Publishing’s financial operations globally, including reporting, accounting, budget, administration and IT. Prata takes over from Tom Kelly, who recently announced his upcoming retirement from his position as CFO, after a 35-year care...