Billboard has learned that Jon Platt will be heading to
Warner Chappell. There's no word at press time as to what his
official title will be, although unconfirmed reports say he'll be
head of creative. Platt previously served as president of North
America creative at EMI Music Publishing, a post he exited
earlier this summer. Over his 17 years at EMI, he signed Kanye
West, Jay-Z, Diddy, Beyonce, Drake, Usher, Ludacris and many others
to the company.
Backbeat: EMI's Jon Platt Exits In Style At ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards
He received a tweet from none other than Rihanna, fresh from her performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Thursday night, on Friday morning. It reads "Congratulations to one if the best people in this industry, Jon Platt, on his new position as the head of Warner Chappell."
Billboard Power 100: Jon Platt
Platt has been rumored to be taking an Ethiopia Habtemariam-type dual label/publisher role at Warner after initial reports of him joining former boss Martin Bandier at Sony/ATV were dismissed.
Photos: EMI's Jon Platt Honored @ SESAC's Pre-Grammy Brunch
A formal announcement is expected early next week. Stay tuned for more details.
Backbeat: EMI's Jon Platt Exits In Style At ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards
He received a tweet from none other than Rihanna, fresh from her performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Thursday night, on Friday morning. It reads "Congratulations to one if the best people in this industry, Jon Platt, on his new position as the head of Warner Chappell."
Billboard Power 100: Jon Platt
Platt has been rumored to be taking an Ethiopia Habtemariam-type dual label/publisher role at Warner after initial reports of him joining former boss Martin Bandier at Sony/ATV were dismissed.
Photos: EMI's Jon Platt Honored @ SESAC's Pre-Grammy Brunch
A formal announcement is expected early next week. Stay tuned for more details.
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