SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Pres./Global Digital Business And U.S. Sales DENNIS KOOKER has appointed OLE OBERMANN as EVP/Digital Partner Development And Sales. Writes KOOKER, “In this newly created role, OLE will lead a dedicated team solely focused on working with our largest partners to maximize their growth on a worldwide basis. He is based in LONDON and reports directly to me.  OLE and team also will work very closely with our business units around the world to grow revenue and expand marketing opportunities with these large multiregional players as they continue to increase their presence across the globe.”

Additionally, MARK PIIBE is named EVP/Global Business Development And Digital Strategy. KOOKER notes, “In this new role, he is tasked with developing new partners, as well as developing new business models with both new and existing partners, and identifying opportunities for our business to evolve alongside new consumer behaviors in an ever-changing marketplace. MARK is responsible for leading the structuring, analyzing and negotiating of new digital deals. He is based in NEW YORK and reports to me.” [AlLindstrom]