Michael Young has been appointed chief information officer of Sony Music Publishing, effective immediately from his base in Nashville.
In his new role, which reports to CFO Tom Kelly, Young will lead the company’s global technology strategy and oversee transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing growth, scalability, and operational efficiency for SMP’s songwriters and catalogs. He will collaborate across departments to streamline workflows, expand data-driven insights, and strengthen best practices in software development, cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance.
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Young most recently served as chief product and technology officer at Chatham Financial, directing global strategy, and previously held senior roles at Reuters, Paycase Financial, and Afilias.
“We are committed to investing in technology that grows with our business and adapts to the evolving needs of songwriters,” said Jon Platt, chairman and CEO of SMP. “With Michael on board, we are well-positioned to bring greater value to Sony Music Publishing songwriters and catalogs today and in the future.”
Kelly added, “Michael is an experienced leader who understands how to innovate. We look forward to advancing our capabilities and delivering further growth on behalf of our songwriters around the world.”
Young said, “I am extremely excited to join Sony Music Publishing. As a career technologist and a lifelong amateur musician, it’s thrilling to be a part of SMP’s mission-driven culture. I look forward to working with the team to advance support for SMP songwriters throughout their creative journeys.”
Sony Music Publishing remained the top-ranked publisher in the first half of 2025 after snaring the No. 1 slot on both Billboard’s Top Radio Airplay and Hot 100 Songs publisher rankings in the second quarter.
