Sony Music Publishing has elevated Antoine Dathanat to the role of Managing Director, France, succeeding Nicolas Galibert, who is retiring at the end of this month.

Dathanat joined SMP France in 2018 as Head of A&R, having previously spent the better part of two decades in that realm with BMG Publishing and Barclay/ Universal. In his new role, he’ll continue to be based out of Paris and will report directly to SMP President, International Guy Henderson.

Of Dathanat’s appointment, Henderson said, “I am so pleased that Antoine will take over the reins as Managing Director for SMP France, which has emerged as a one of our most important international territories. He has spearheaded the most successful A&R team in France, and I know that he will bring those leadership qualities to his new role."

Dalhanat added, “I look forward to beginning this new chapter with the team as we nurture and grow the talent of SMP France both onstage and backstage and ensure that the creative impulse remains at the heart of the process.”

The official changing of the guard will take place on 10/1.