Shona Paul
About Shona Paul
Shona Paul is the Head of Release Planning at Sony Music Entertainment, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in the music industry, having held various roles at Sony Music and Universal Music Group over the years.
Current Role at Sony Music Entertainment
Shona Paul serves as the Head of Release Planning at Sony Music Entertainment, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the strategic planning and execution of music releases, ensuring that projects align with the company's goals. Her extensive experience in the music industry contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Sony Music Entertainment
Shona Paul has held multiple roles at Sony Music Entertainment. She began as a Junior Production Co-ordinator from 2010 to 2013, followed by a position as Label Co-ordination Manager from 2014 to 2016. After a brief hiatus, she returned as Senior Release Planning Manager in 2016, where she worked until her current role as Head of Release Planning.
Experience at Universal Music Group
Shona Paul worked at Universal Music Group in various capacities. She served as a Sales Support Temp for Bravado in 2009 for two months and completed several internships in 2010, including Sales Support Intern and Harley Davidson Intern, both also within Bravado. These roles provided her with foundational experience in the music industry.
Education and Qualifications
Shona Paul studied at The University of Edinburgh, where she earned a Master of Arts with Honours in German and Business Studies from 2005 to 2009. Prior to this, she attended Richmond Upon Thames College from 2003 to 2005. Her educational background supports her professional roles in the music and publishing industries.
Early Career Background
Shona Paul began her career as a Business Support/Admin Assistant at Richmond Adult Community College, where she worked from 2003 to 2005. She also gained experience as a Digital Asset Assistant at HarperCollins Publishers in 2010 for two months. These early roles contributed to her administrative and organizational skills.