Sony Music Publishing Announces Leadership Changes
Sony Music Publishing has elevated Henry Naldjyan to the position of technological director, effective immediately.
Naldjian will remain located in the company’s Nashville office and will report to the chief information director of Sony Music Publishing, Bill Stark.
Role and Responsibilities
In the press release regarding his promotion, SMP stated that as the technical director, Naldjian will oversee the company’s ongoing technological transformation efforts and drive innovations to support the SMP business strategy.
According to SMP, he will also lead initiatives to promote collaboration among teams to ensure global coordination across the company.
With a career spanning over 34 years, Naldjian has established himself as a pivotal leader within IT teams. Throughout his tenure at SMP, he has been integral to the development, implementation, and management of copyright and royalties.
SMP mentioned that Naldjian has played a significant role as a corporate architect, championing initiatives such as the company’s transition to cloud computing and data-driven projects.
His journey began at CBS Records International as a programmer, and he later joined Sony Music Entertainment to help build and manage their global royalty system before transitioning to SMP.
“It is a great honor for me to work in a company that has done so much to promote music and technology.”
Henry Naldjyan
Naldjyan expressed, “I can honestly say that it never seemed like work, but rather a labor of love. In a world where technology develops at the speed of thought, our greatest asset is not the code we write, but the rights and opportunities we provide to our authors and customers.”
“I am sure that Henry will continue to advance our technology forward when he enters this new role.”
Bill Stark, Sony Music Publishing
Bill Stark, the chief information director at Sony Music Publishing, added, “Henry’s exemplary leadership and innovative mindset have significantly contributed to SMP’s successes over the years, and we are proud to recognize him with this promotion. I am confident that Henry will continue to drive our technological advancements in his new role.”
In a related development at Sony Music Publishing, Katie Welle has recently been promoted to President and Head of United States A&R.
Henry Naldjian promoted to Chief Technology Officer at Sony Music Publishing
