Philippa Tandy
About Philippa Tandy
Philippa Tandy serves as the Director of Legal & Business Affairs at Sony Music Entertainment in London, where she has worked since 2016. With a legal career at Sony spanning over two decades, she has held various roles and oversees legal matters for the company's joint venture labels.
Current Role at Sony Music Entertainment
Philippa Tandy has served as the Director of Legal & Business Affairs at Sony Music Entertainment since 2016. In this role, she oversees legal and business matters for the company's joint venture labels, including Black Butter and Insanity Records. Her responsibilities encompass a wide range of legal issues and business strategies that support the operations of these labels within the music industry.
Previous Positions at Sony Music Entertainment
Philippa Tandy has held multiple positions at Sony Music Entertainment throughout her career. She began as an A&R Assistant at Columbia Records from 1996 to 1999, then progressed to Legal Executive/Trainee from 1999 to 2002. Afterward, she worked as Manager of Legal & Business Affairs from 2002 to 2006, followed by Senior Manager of Legal & Business Affairs for Columbia Records from 2006 to 2010, and then for Sony CMG, Associated Labels from 2010 to 2016.
Education and Qualifications
Philippa Tandy has a solid educational background in law and politics. She studied at the University of Warwick, earning a BA Hons in Politics from 1988 to 1991. She then attended City, University of London, where she completed her LLB in Law from 1991 to 1993. Following this, she obtained her LPC from the College of Law, London, from 1993 to 1994.
Legal and Business Affairs Expertise
In her current role, Philippa Tandy is involved in the legal and business affairs of various Sony Music labels, including Black Butter and Insanity Records. Her extensive experience in legal matters within the music industry equips her to handle complex legal issues and negotiate business agreements effectively.