Mackay’s Presidential Appointment
Tom Mackay has joined Sony Music Entertainment as President, Sony Music Film and Television A&R. Mackay makes the major move over to Sony after a 19-year run with Republic Records, where he most recently served as EVP/GM of West Coast Operations. In this newly created position at Sony, Mackay will be responsible for leading the strategy and implementation of Sony Music’s film and television partnerships, including its soundtrack deals. He will work closely with the Sony Music labels to drive revenue and maximize opportunities across film and TV platforms and soundtracks.
The Los Angeles-based Mackay will report to newly named Sony Music Entertainment CEO Rob Stringer and the Sony Music U.S. label heads. Stringer commented, “Tom is a wonderfully accomplished executive who understands how to create connections between music, film and television. We are delighted that he is joining Sony Music to help us as we look to create new opportunities for artists through innovation and growth in our visual entertainment initiatives.”
During his two decades at Republic, Mackay was responsible for driving the label’s film and television initiatives, in addition to signing and developing new acts. He played a key role in the introduction and 2011 launch of NBC’s The Voice and the music released in conjunction with the show via Republic Records. He was also behind a number of highly successful film and television soundtrack projects, including Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, The Hunger Games, Sing, Sing Street, The Walking Dead and Muscle Shoals, among others. In his capacity as an A&R exec, Mackay helped sign and oversee the development of Florida Georgia Line, Eli Young Band, 3 Doors Down and Hinder, to name a few.
Commenting on his high powered new gig, Mackay stated, “I would like to sincerely thank Rob for creating this new role for me. Representing Sony Music’s iconic labels and artists across the entire film and television landscape is a tremendous honor and responsibility. I look forward to working alongside everyone within the Sony Music family in creating new and exciting opportunities for our artists in this medium.”
