After weekend reports claiming Universal Motown President Sylvia Rhone was leaving her post at the iconic record label, official confirmation has now landed online. A replacement is being sought vigorously. In the meantime, GM Pat Monaco will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of Universal Motown. In a statement, the company said, "We remain committed to [Motown] as a strong presence in the contemporary music scene. We will soon announce important additions to the staff and will further invest in building its artist roster so Motown can continue to bring to market the highest quality music that is best positioned to succeed artistically and commercially." As for Rhone, the statement continued, "We're thankful to Sylvia for her contributions. We continue to be in discussions with her on how and where she can best utilize her skills and relationships in the multiple rights arena in which UMG continues to expand." (Billboard)
"They are searching for someone to bring in in a senior creative role," says one UMG insider familiar with the situation. "If it's someone that's really creative-oriented, then it might be a different title, but if they find someone creative" with business qualifications, then it could be president. (Billboard)
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