Paul J. Burger

2003-2004 ‚ Founder, Soho Artists LLP Together with Moshe Morad (ex-EMI International) founded boutique artist management company promoting both World and Mainstream music artists. Currently working with 4 exciting, young developing artists in a new model structure designed to create multi-platform success

2000-2003 ‚ President, Sony Music Europe Refocused creative efforts which led to most successful chart and market share performance ever in 2002. Established European/Global careers for new and existing artists from UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain Restructured and refocused eMedia activities to focus on commercially viable mobile technology platforms Restructured European Operations including creation of cluster management in Nordic, GSA, Eastern Europe; streamlined distribution eliminating European distribution centre Most profitable region worldwide

1993-2000 ‚ Chairman and CEO, Sony Music UK and Ireland Rebuilt entire creative management team leading to some of the biggest successes with UK and International talent in companyís history including Jamiroquai, Sade, Kula Shaker, Charlotte Church, Lightning Seeds, Des'ree, Finley Quaye, Manic Street Preachers, Toploader, Alison Moyet amongst others Most successful years in company's history from both sales and profit perspectives increasing bottom line performance by $60MM over first 5 years. Introduction of New Media Dept to capitalise on commercial aspects of new media opportunities Created JV with Warner Music in distribution known as TEN (at the time Europe's largest entertainment software distributor)

1989-1993 ‚ President, Sony Music Canada (CBS Records Canada until 1990) Rebuilt company which had lapsed out of profitability for first time in history through rebuilding the A+R and Marketing teams. Established significant local and international success for Celine Dion (from recording first album through to launch in Canada, USA, Europe leading to career sales in excess of 150MM units!), Leonard Cohen (Canadian career relaunch), 54:40, Mae Moore, Barney Bentall, amongst others Created strategic marketing programme to capitalise on back catalogue opportunities First major to genuinely integrate French and English Canadian operations successfully Consolidated both branch sales operations and national distribution operations Complete rebuild of Canadian office with award-winning design

1986-1989 ‚ Vice-President, Marketing and Sales, Europe, CBS Records International (London) Relocated European headquarters in 1986 from Paris to London re-staffing virtually entire office Integration of Artist and Strategic Marketing into close knit unit working priority artist campaigns together Major creative successes with US artists including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Toto, The Hooters, Leonard Cohen (career re-launch), Cock Robin

1984-1986 ‚ Director, Special Marketing, Europe, CBS Records International (Paris) Creation of special marketing (now known as strategic marketing) units in all European territories thereby allowing company to focus on back catalogue strategies and programmes across entire Region Conceived, developed and produced The Hollywood Collection ‚ classic film scores, which went on to win a Dutch Edison Award (equivalent to Brit Award or Grammy Award) for best documentary series (1985)

1977-1984 ‚ CBS Records Israel Various positions beginning in IT and quickly moving to Marketing/Sales Analysis, Sales and later Marketing

1976-1977 ‚ Hoffberg, Oberfest, Burger and Berger (NY) auditor

1976 - Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania BS Economics with Honours

Active Community Service:
President's Council, University of Pennsylvania Trustee, University of Pennsylvania Ltd (British fund raising arm) Trustee, BRITS Trust Board member, Belsize Square Synagogue Board member, Prelude To Peace

Other Community Service:
1996-1997 ‚ Chairman, BRIT Awards Oversaw all operations of the BRIT Awards including creative and commercial aspects. Successfully delivered 2 of the highest ratings successes in the history of the show. Renegotiated ITV license deal twice and changed sponsor leading to an exponential growth in the amount of money delivered to the BRIT Trust charity, the showís primary beneficiary.