Nicola Tuer

24 November 2011

LONDON – 24/11/2011 – Sony Music UK & Ireland, today announced that Nicola Tuer has been promoted to the post of Executive Vice President, effective immediately, this expanded role continuing to see her reporting directly to Chairman and CEO, Nick Gatfield.
Nicola has most recently been serving as SVP Commercial Sales for Sony Music. Since taking that role in 2008 she has successfully merged Sony’s Commercial and Sales Divisions. Her remit covers all sales and new digital business and additionally she takes overall responsibility for all Legacy artist releases, catalogue, mainstream, artist best ofs, TV compilations and licensing. Previously Nicola was promoted to SVP Sales during the merger of the Sony and BMG businesses in 2005 where she took the leading role in harmonising all Commercial terms, pricing and retail marketing for the company.
Nick Gatfield says: “Nicola is one of the most experienced and skilled executives in the UK music business and her contribution to Sony Music UK has been immense. I'm delighted to have her at my right hand as we build for the future and continue to evolve and grow Sony Music.”
Nicola Tuer says: “I am both delighted and excited about the new role, and very much look forward to working alongside Nick and playing my part in a re-energised Sony Team. I am confident that with the on-going support of our media and retail partners Sony Music will continue to develop a successful commercial framework here in the UK which will recognise new opportunities and allow our artists to flourish in a constantly shifting business landscape.”