Denis Handlin

Denis Handlin
AO
Born
Denis Anthony Handlin

1951 (age 72–73)
Brisbane, Queensland Australia[1]
Occupations
  • A&R executive
  • concert promoter
Years active1970–2021
SpouseJan[1]
Children6

Denis Anthony Handlin AO (born 1951) is an Australian former entrepreneur and business executive who served as chairman and chief executive officer of Sony Music Entertainment Australia and New Zealand and president of Sony Music Entertainment Asia Inc, commencing employment in the company in 1970 until 5 June 2021, making him the longest-serving global Sony Music employee.[1][2][3]

Additionally, Handlin has served on the committees of several industry associations and has held various positions including Chairman of the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia, Vice Chairman of the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Chairman of the ARIA Industry Chart Committee and has been a member of the ARIA Board from 1984 until 5 June 2021.[1][4]

In October 2021, the Australian current affairs television program Four Corners interviewed over 100 Sony Music employees who alleged abuse, intimidation and bullying perpetrated by Handlin.[5]

  1. ^ a b c d "DENIS HANDLIN AO Chairman & CEO, Australia & New Zealand and President, Asia". Sony Music Australia. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
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  5. ^ Tobin, Grace (11 October 2021). "Sony Music was warned about the toxic regime of Denis Handlin. It stuck by him for decades". Four Corners. ABC News. Retrieved 11 October 2021.