West One Music Group has appointed George Hyde as its global head of legal & business affairs, royalties & copyright.
Hyde – who will report to COO Maria Scott and join the company’s executive team – will now lead global strategy across rights, licensing, and administration, supporting the company’s activities while strengthening collective management frameworks.
An official press release states that the newly created role “reflects West One Music’s focus on building simple, scalable and commercially robust systems for artists and partners as the business continues to expand globally.”
Hyde will also work closely with West One Music’s teams
George brings extensive industry knowledge and commercial clarity
Edwin Cox, West One Music Group
Speaking about the appointment, Edwin Cox, Global CEO, said: “George brings extensive industry knowledge and commercial clarity. His expertise is crucial as we continue building a global framework that delivers for our writers, partners, and business. We’re thrilled to have him on board.”
George Hyde added: “West One Music has built a dynamic, truly independent global business with creativity and collaboration at its core. I’m excited to be joining the company at such a pivotal stage and to be working closely with Edwin Cox and Maria Scott, whose leadership and perspective I have long admired. I’m looking forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth by working with teams across the business to support our writers and strengthen our partnerships worldwide.”
West One Music has built a dynamic, truly independent global business with creativity and collaboration at its core
George Hyde, West One Music Group
Founded in London’s Soho in 2002 by Edwin Cox, Tony Prior and film and TV composer Richard Harvey, West One has since opened offices and production studios in 15 countries and more recently, a custom music division led by the Los Angeles office.
You can revisit our special 20th anniversary feature on the company here.
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