Sony Music Longtime General Counsel Julie Swidler to Step Down
Julie Swidler, the longtime general counsel for Sony Music Group, will leave the company at the end of June. Her departure has been described as a long-planned move, and she will be launching advisory services for creative ventures. Swidler has been a key figure in Sony Music's management since 2008 and expressed gratitude for her time with the company.
- ▪Julie Swidler has served as Sony Music Group's executive vice president and general counsel since 2008.
- ▪Her departure is described as a long-planned move, with no details provided on her successor.
- ▪Swidler plans to launch advisory services for creative-focused ventures after leaving Sony Music.
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Julie Swidler Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Julie Swidler, who has served as Sony Music Group’s executive vice president and general counsel since 2008, is set to depart from the company at the end of June, Sony announced on Wednesday. Sony and Swidler referred to the move as “her long-planned departure.” The company didn’t give any details on who would be Swidler’s successor.
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