Tuer moves up from her role as SVP commercial sales for Sony Music. After taking the position in 2008 she merged Sony's commercial and sales divisions.

Her promotion comes after a successful spell overseeing all of Sony's sales and new digital business, as well as taking overall responsibility for all legacy artist releases, catalogue, mainstream, artist Best Ofs, TV compilations and licensing.

Gatfield said: "Nicola is one of the most experienced and skilled executives in the UK music business and ...