Sony Music Publishing has promoted Greg Prata to chief financial officer, effective March 31, the company announced this week. Prata, who will remain based in New York, will report to SMP chairman and CEO Jon Platt as he steps into the role previously held by Tom Kelly, who is retiring after a 35-year career.
In his new position, Prata will oversee the publisher’s global financial operations, including reporting, accounting, budgeting, administration and IT. Prata joined Sony in 2012 as senior vice president of financial planning and analysis following a tenure at EMI, and he was elevated to evp of finance and corporate strategy in 2019. His background includes more than a decade in private equity and investment banking.
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“I’m honored to step into this role at such an exciting time in the company’s evolution,” Prata said, thanking Platt for his support and acknowledging Kelly’s mentorship. “I look forward to working closely with the entire team as we continue to develop our capabilities and generate opportunities for SMP songwriters.”
Platt called Prata a “trusted leader,” adding, “I’m pleased to see him step into the CFO role as we advance our next stage of growth.” He also praised Kelly’s long service, noting that his leadership “set a high bar for excellence.”
Kelly has served as global CFO since 2019 and previously held senior finance posts at both Sony/ATV and EMI Music Publishing, where he began his industry career in 1991.
The transition comes amid strong momentum for Sony Music Group, which recently reported double‑digit quarterly revenue growth and a 14% rise in publishing revenue. SMP has also topped Billboard’s publisher rankings for three consecutive quarters.
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