Mute has appointed Shirin Foroutan as global managing director of the Mute group and Dick O’Dell as head of Artist Management.

"Shirin and Dick join Mute at a very important time in our development," said Mute founder Daniel Miller (pictured centre). "After parting ways with EMI in 2010 and re-establishing our own independent record label, we have positioned ourselves for growth. We have strengthened the group's leadership and are committing to expanding the services and support we are able ...