London-based digital music service and B2B streaming platform provider 7Digital has promoted Paul Langworthy into the position of Chief Operations Officer.
Previously 7Digital’s VP Operations, Langworthy (pictured inset) is promoted with immediate effect.
Langworthy joined 7Digital – which provides digital music back-end for the likes of Panasonic, Onkyo, Guvera and ROK Mobile – in April 2013.
Initially managing the company’s content supply chain, he later took leadership of 7Digital’s Client Operations teams.
Langworthy also oversees operations within the Production businesses that became part of 7Digital Group plc following the 2014 merger with UBC Media.
“I’m looking forward to supporting 7Digital through its next period of rapid growth and development.”
Paul Langworthy, 7Digital
Prior to 7Digital, he oversaw Content Operations at digital TV service YouView. He also spent over nine years with Universal Music Group within the label’s International Digital Supply Chain Management division.
Simon Cole, Chief Executive, said: “This newly-created role of COO is one for which Paul is well-suited and we are delighted to be able to promote from within.
“7digital are fortunate to benefit from what London mayor Boris Johnson has called the capital’s ‘unparalleled talent pool’, with a team of gifted and creative digital workers under Paul’s direction”.
Langworthy commented: “I’m looking forward to supporting 7digital through its next period of rapid growth and development.
“Over the coming months, there will continue to be a strong focus on the core of the business – our platform – as we further develop and strengthen it, while also executing on our ambitious roadmap.”Music Business Worldwide
