IT'S OFFICIAL: MALLORY NAMED EVP/GM AT COLUMBIA

As was previously rumored, Jen Mallory has officially been anointed EVP/GM of Columbia Records, reporting to label boss Ron Perry, who made the announcement.

Mallory was most recently EVP, International Marketing for Sony Music, spearheading all manner of global doings for the label group's acts, including Adele, Beyoncé, Camila Cabello, P!nk, Harry Styles, Khalid, SZA, Travis Scott and The Chainsmokers, among many others.

Perry lauded Mallory as "an accomplished and incredibly well-rounded executive," adding that "her unique grasp of the global marketplace will help shape Columbia's strategy into the future. I look forward to helping her find just the right hoodie to wear around the office."

Mallory expressed her gratitude to Perry and Sony boss Rob Stringer, noting that Perry's "leading-edge vision, competitive spirit and passion for music is infectious."

She first served at Sony Pictures before coming aboard Columbia in a digital marketing capacity in 2006. She moved to Sony's International department in 2010.