Music Sales COO Chris Butler has been appointed as the company’s worldwide head of publishing.
In his new role, Butler will take charge of Music Sales’ catalogues from the company’s 10 international offices across the globe, as well as its printed music business.
Music Sales chairman Bob Wise said the appointment was important for the company and added, “We wish Chris well in his new role.”
Butler joined Music Sales in 1993 and has held a series of senior management positions within the company.
He is also the deputy chairman of the Music Publishers Association, (MPA), and a director of the Performing Right Society, (PRS).