Stephanie Yu Elevated to Sony Music's Chief Legal Role

WHO:

Variety - Stephanie Yu has been appointed as General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs at Sony Music.

Billboard - Stephanie Yu is a veteran company attorney at Sony Music.

WHAT:

Variety - Yu will oversee the business, legal, and governmental affairs strategies and activities for Sony Music globally.

Billboard - The promotion follows the exit of Julie Swidler from her position.

WHERE:

Variety - The announcement pertains to Sony Music, a global music company.

WHEN:

Billboard - The article does not specify a date for the announcement but indicates the promotion is effective immediately.

WHY:

Variety - The appointment is part of Sony Music's strategy to strengthen its legal and business affairs leadership.

HOW:

Variety - Yu will report to Rob Stringer, Chairman of Sony Music Group, and Kevin Kelleher, COO of Sony Music.

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 18:29 UTC)

Stephanie Yu has been appointed as General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at Sony Music, where she will oversee global strategies and activities in these areas. This promotion comes immediately following the exit of Julie Swidler from her position, and Yu, a veteran attorney at the company, will report to Rob Stringer and Kevin Kelleher. The move is part of Sony Music's strategy to enhance its leadership in legal and business affairs.