BMG is driving its expansion in Asia with the launch of an office in Hong Kong.
The operation is headed by newly appointed Managing Director BMG Hong Kong Kenney Shiu (pictured).
Shiu originally joined BMG as its Director in China in 2015 after 10 years at peermusic, and not long after that he left BMG to join Kobalt as Director of Kobalt Music Publishing, Asia Pacific.
Now he’s left Kobalt to return to BMG and will report to BMG Chief Operating Officer Ben Katovsky.
He has also previously worked at Warner Music and Rock Music Publishing.
The opening of the new office follows the expansion of BMG Production Music into Hong Kong and Singapore, headed by Andy Wong, at the end of 2018.
BMG’s presence in China began with the opening of its operation in Beijing in 2014.
The company has entered into various deals with local content owners including label and publishing company Giant Jump and platform owners Alibaba and Momo deals.
BMG operates in 12 music markets including Germany, the US, UK, Australia, France, Canada, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, Benelux, Brazil and China.
“Further building our global presence is a key priority for BMG, and Greater China and Southeast Asia in particular are growing rapidly thanks to streaming.”
Ben Katovsky, BMG
Said Katovsky: “Further building our global presence is a key priority for BMG, and Greater China and Southeast Asia in particular are growing rapidly thanks to streaming.
“Kenney is an experienced player in the local industry, and we are delighted to have him back with BMG.”
“Having broadened my experience in the industry, I am even more convinced that BMG offers the best alternative to the established majors.”
Kenney Shiu, BMG
Kenney Shiu added: “Having broadened my experience in the industry, I am even more convinced that BMG offers the best alternative to the established majors.
“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to introduce BMG’s distinctive philosophy and approach.”Music Business Worldwide
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