Syco Music has appointed Michelle Marks as marketing director.

In her new role, which is effective immediately, Marks (pictured) will report directly to Sonny Takhar, president of Syco Music - the joint venture between Simon Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment, which is part of Syco Entertainment.

The exec joins from Red Bee, an entertainment and content marketing agency, where she was deputy managing director, responsible for leading design, digital and multi-platform campaigns across the BBC, as well ...