Music Business News: Sweden

Per Sundin appointed SVP of Nordics at Universal Music

Exec has enjoyed success in Sweden since 2008

Recorded music grows 14% in Sweden in 2012

90% of digital income driven by streaming services

BMG hires Ronnback in Scandinavia

Exec spent 20 years with Universal

Thåström signs first ever music publishing deal with BMG

Artist has released over 30 albums during his career

Spotify launches in Germany

Becomes 13th territory in platform's network

BMG hires Warner/Chappell’s Sandqvist to head up Scandinavia

Arrives from Warner/Chappell

Richard Sanders becomes Kobalt Music Group President

Exec has 30 years experience in the record industry