Former BMG Publishing chief Paul Curran is making a spectacular return to the frontline of the music industry as Sony BMG UK's number two.

Curran, who left BMG following its buyout by rival Universal Music Publishing last year, will take up the newly-created position of chief operating officer this Thursday. In the post Curran will be in charge of areas including business affairs, finance and IT, leaving Sony BMG chairman and CEO Ged Doherty free to concentrate on A&R and ...