Drake was previously at Universal Music Publishing Group where she worked for the past two years in the role of Creative Director.
She will report into Rick Krim, Sony/ATV Co-President, U.S.
Before she joined UMPG at the beginning of 2014 Drake spent three years at ASCAP, initially as Director of Membership in its Rhythm and Soul Department in New York and then overseeing the society’s office in Atlanta.
“Jennifer will be a fantastic asset to Sony/ATV.”
Rick Krim, Sony/ATV
While at the PRO her signings included Kendrick Lamar, Mike WiLL Made-It, Cris Cab and DJ Drama.
Drake started her industry career as an A&R Coordinator at Warner Bros Records, while also worked as an A&R Administrator at independent Versatile Records.
Rick Krim said: “Jennifer will be a fantastic asset to Sony/ATV as her experience of working in not only music publishing, but also for a major label and a PRO, has given her a diverse skill set as well helping her to develop many important relationships across the music industry.”
Together with EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV owns or administers around 3 million copyrights including those from such iconic music catalogs like Leiber & Stoller, Mijac Music, Motown and Famous Music.
The company represents the copyrights of artists such as The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Carole King, Kraftwerk, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Richie Sambora, Sting, The Supremes, Wyclef Jean, Hank Williams and Stevie Wonder, among others.
Its list of chart-topping artists, writers and producers also includes Akon, Avicii, Calvin Harris, Jessie J, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, P!nk, RedOne, Shakira, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Stargate, Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams.Music Business Worldwide
