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SONY MUSIC GROUP NAMES TOWALAME AUSTIN EVP, PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Today, Sony Music Group, inclusive of Sony Music Entertainment and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, announced it has named prominent non-profit leader Towalame Austin Executive Vice President, Philanthropy, and Social Impact. She will be based in Los Angeles and report jointly to Sony/ATV Chairman and CEO Jon Platt and Sony Music Entertainment Chief Operating Officer Kevin Kelleher.

In this newly-created role, Towalame will work closely with Sony Music Group’s Corporate Communications and Human Resources teams to advance its humanitarian efforts through impactful contributions and sustained strategic partnerships. She will work to extend philanthropic programs and activities across the company’s global network, while advising its businesses, artists and songwriters on charitable initiatives reflecting Sony Music Group’s existing commitment to corporate giving.

Recently, Sony Music Group launched a $100 million fund to support social justice and anti-racist initiatives, in addition to participating in Sony Corporation’s $100 million funds for global Covid-19 relief. Sony Music Group also establi

Sony/ATV Chairman and CEO Jon Platt stated, “I have known Towalame professionally for many years, and genuinely admire what

Towalame Austin said, “It is an honor to join Sony Music Group and deliver on their promise to meaningfully support communities in need.  I look forward to bringing my expertise to the company to help develop its philanthropic and advocacy efforts globally.”

With over twenty years of experience in the non-profit sector with a focus on charitable initiatives, Towalame most recently held the role of Executive of Philanthropy for Roc Nation. Roc Nation, founded by Jay-Z, is known for its dedication to charity, including work with prison reform through Reform Alliance and education through the Shawn Carter Foundation. During Towalame’s time at Roc Nation,

Towalame began her career in the non-profit sector at the Magic Johnson Foundation Inc., whose mission is to support the educational, health and social needs of diverse, underserved communities. During her tenure,

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