Sylvia Rhone has been named President of Epic Records in the US.
She will report to Epic Chairman & CEO Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid. After leaving her post a President of Motown in 2011, Rhone founded her own label Vested In Culture (VIC) as a joint venture with Epic. The label will continue as an imprint at the major.
She effectively replaces COO Mark Shimmel, who left Epic in January last year.
Discussing the appointment, Reid said: “Having worked closely with Sylvia Rhone, I’ve witnessed first hand how she shares a passion for an artists-first culture. I look forward with genuine enthusiasm to the next chapter of Epic Records.”
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to expand my relationship with the talented team and amazing artists at Epic. What makes this opportunity different from any other is my partnership with the renowned music executive L.A. Reid. I’m looking forward to what I think will be the finest chapter of my career,” said Rhone.
Before joing Motown, Rhone hwas previously chairman/CEO of Elektra Entertainment Group.Music Business Worldwide
