Dale Esworthy Rises To Executive VP, Worldwide Administration At Sony/ATV

Dale Esworthy has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Worldwide Administration at Sony/ATV Music Publishing. He will manage all administration operations for the company across its network of 38 offices in 24 countries, including copyright, royalty administration, tracking and other client services. Based in Nashville, Esworthy will report to Global Chief Financial Officer Tom Kelly.

Esworthy’s responsibilities will also include Sony/ATV’s state-of-the-art royalty portal and app SCORE, which gives its songwriters and their teams real-time access to their current royalty account. He will also oversee new administration initiatives designed to enhance and improve the quality and depth of information that the company provides its writers and other clients.

“This promotion underscores the critical role that administration plays in providing Sony/ATV’s songwriters with an unrivaled level of service,” said Sony/ATV Chairman and CEO Jon Platt. “With Dale Esworthy, we have a seasoned and first class executive who is focused on further enhancing our industry-leading administration operations and to deliver on our mission of being the ultimate destination for songwriters.”

Esworthy joined Sony/ATV in 1990 as Director & Controller and was promoted in 2003 to SVP, Finance. Since 2008 he has led the company’s administration operations, most recently as SVP, Worldwide Administration. Before joining Sony/ATV, he worked for the accounting firms KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

“Over my career the company has evolved and at times transformed but what has remained constant is the commitment of our administration professionals around the world who love and care for our songwriters and their songs,” said Esworthy. “I am continually encouraged by our teams’ dedication and expertise.”

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