Metadata database company Gracenote has hired Ethan Kaplan (pictured) as senior vice president and general manager of music.

Kaplan (pictured) will set the strategic direction for the company’s music business, develop next generation music solutions and work with Gracenote customers to integrate its data and technology into emerging music platforms and services.

Kaplan will begin his new role on April 1 and report to Gracenote CEO John Batter. 

Said Kaplan: "Gracenote is a music technology pioneer and has ...