It's Official: Jon Platt Named Warner/Chappell's President, Creative for North America

As reported by Billboard.biz last week, Jon Platt has been named president creative - North America, it was officially announced today by Warner/Chappell Music's chairman/CEO Cameron Strang. In his new post, Platt will oversee the company's A&R activities in North America, including Los Angeles, New York and Nashville and also play a major role in shaping the company's strategy. Platt, who previously held a similar post at EMI Music Publishing, will report to Strang and will be based in Los Angeles.