Napster Group appointed
Emmy Lovell to the newly created role of chief strategy officer. She will report to CEO and founder Anthony Matchett, driving the strategic direction and growth of the company.
“Emmy’s wealth of industry experience is going to be a real asset to Napster, said Matchett. She truly values the importance of musicians and their craft and is a champion for artist rights and compensation. We’re thrilled to welcome Emmy to the team and I look forward to us working closely together as we relaunch the Napster brand.”
Lovell joins Napster from WEA Europe Warner Music Group s global artist and label services arm where she served as evp. A seasoned music industry executive and leader, Lovell has developed digital promotions and led campaigns for major artists like Gorillaz and deadmau5.
Posted: Jan 08, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: January 8
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