Shock as Australia’s most powerful music boss quits suddenly – after Sony Music was rocked by claims of bullying and harassment
- Sony Music Australia chairman and chief executive Denis Handlin has resigned
- Sony Music’s global chairman Rob Stringer announced the departure in an email
Sony Music Australia chairman and chief executive Denis Handlin has resigned as the company faces allegations of bullying and harassment.
Sony Music’s global chairman Rob Stringer announced the departure of Mr Handlin in an internal email to staff at 10.28am on Monday.
‘I am writing to let you know that Denis Handlin will be leaving Sony Music Entertainment after more than 50 years with the company, effectively immediately,’ Mr Stringer wrote.
‘It is time for a change in leadership and I will be making further announcements in terms of the new direction of our business in Australia and New Zealand in due course.’
Sony Music Australia chairman and chief executive Denis Handlin has resigned as the company faces allegations of bullying and harassment (pictured, Handlin with Katie Hardwick at the ARIA launch in 2006)
Mr Stringer went on to thank Mr Handlin for his ‘extraordinary contribution’ to the company.
The departure comes just days after it was revealed that Sony Music was investigating claims of bullying and harassment at its Australian office.
Daily Mail Australia is not suggesting Mr Handlin is involved in any of the allegations.
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