Sony Music Confirms Departure of ANZ Chair & CEO Vanessa Picken – Billboard

“As I move on from being the first woman to hold this role, I do so with great excitement for the future,” Picken said in a statement. Vanessa Picken Todd Williamson/Shutterstock Trending on Billboard Sony Music announced Saturday (Nov. 2) that Vanessa Picken is stepping down as chair and CEO of Sony Music Australia and New Zealand , ending a three-year tenure marked by structural modernization, artist-first initiatives and industry-first milestones. “It has been a privilege to lead such a dedicated and talented company, collaborating with so many inspiring artists and their teams,” Picken said in a statement. “Supporting their growth, creativity, and bold visions has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my role. With my term now complete, I feel this is the perfect time to embrace my next opportunity.” Related Picken was appointed in June 2022, becoming the first woman to lead the major label’s operations across both countries. She officially began in September 2022, succeeding former CEO Denis Handlin, who exited in 2021 following an external investigation into workplace culture. Her appointment was widely seen as a reset moment for the company. Over the past three years, Picken spearheaded efforts to modernize the company’s internal
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