James Mullan

Senior Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs at Sony Music Entertainment

James Mullan is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in the music industry. Currently serving as General Counsel at Sony Music Entertainment International Limited since November 2024, Mullan also holds significant roles including Senior Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs at Sony Music Entertainment since October 2013 and a member of the International Legal Committee at IFPI. Mullan's previous positions include Senior Vice President & Head of Legal & Business Affairs at EMI Music and various directorial roles at VIDEO PERFORMANCE LIMITED and Parlophone Records Ltd. Additionally, Mullan has contributed to the non-profit sector through trustee roles at Trinity College London and Hestia Housing and Support. Educational credentials include a BA & MA in Law from the University of Cambridge, an Executive MBA from Cass Business School, and a Bar Certificate from the Inns of Court School of Law, complemented by ongoing education at INSEAD.

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Sony Music Entertainment

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At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.


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