Carol N​g appointed President for Asia at Sony Music Publishing

By Emmanuel Legrand

Sony Music Publishing ​has promot​ed Carol N​g (pictured, above) to President, Asia. ​Based in the company’s Hong Kong office​, she​ reports to ​SMP ​President, International, Guy Henderson. ​She was SMP Regional Managing Director ​since 2014​.​​ 

  In her new role, Ng is responsible for spearheading creative strategy and roster development; cultivating relationships with industry partners and local collection societies; driving digital opportunities with companies in the Pan-Asian region; and expanding the company’s presence in new markets.​ ​​

  Ng will continue to work closely with Sony Music Publishing’s local territories to further strengthen its position throughout the Pan-Asian region. This will include working alongside Silence Hua, Managing Director, China & Director Greater China, to foster relationships with key digital partners in China​, and with Kenny Lee, Managing Director, Korea. 

Huge growth in Asia

  “I have been very blessed throughout these years working with my team," said Ng. "We fight hard and support each other; we share tears and laughter; we share visions and make it happen! I am also thankful to Guy who always supports and listens, and to Jon [Platt, SMP Chairman and CE] who always appreciates and encourages.”    

  “The Asian region is exciting, varied and with new income sources emerging all the time, often challenging. It takes a special executive to manage and grow all these facets of our business – Carol is that executive,” said Henderson.   

  “Asia has been a huge growth area for Sony Music Publishing for several years and Carol has been the driving force behind achieving this. By leading her very talented team which she has also bolstered by adding new territories to her region, Carol has ensured Sony Music Publishing’s consistent position as the leading publisher in the region.”