Katherine Jackson claimed the huge sale "violated Michael’s wishes," but an appeals court says the superstar's will gave his executors "broad powers" to ink such deals.
The executive will replace Patrick Mushatsi-Kareba, who is exiting the company at the end of August.
First launched in 2020, the non-partisan initiative is meant to educate artists, songwriters, industry professionals and communities about voter registration and turnout.
Apollo is the financial backer of Sherrese Clarke Soares' HarborView Equity Partners.
A California appeals court says it will likely reject Katherine Jackson's objections to the huge catalog deal.
Known for his socially conscious lyrics, the rap artist's signature style blends hip-hop with reggae and regional influences.
Sources previously told Billboard that the band was seeking $1.2 billion for the assets.
Sony Music intends to look for growth in emerging markets and adjacent businesses such as merchandising, said Hiroki Totoki, president, COO and CFO at Sony Corp.
"I am very excited to be able to share with this great team my next album, an album that is very special to me," the Argentine rapper said.
With leaner staffs, “you either need to spread your remaining staff more thinly or serve a smaller roster,” one executive says.
