Napster is coming to Europe with a new base in London

Over at Music Industry News we learn that a new job position has been created and filled by Roxio. Leanne Sharman has been named vice president of business development. Mission: Spearhead the Napster expansion in Europe. Just two levels below the CEO she reports to Los Angeles based vice president of worlwide business development Brad Duea, who then reports to the big guy, Napster and Roxio CEO, Chris Gorog.

"Since relaunching Napster in the US at the end of October we have achieved tremendous market impact and awareness as a legal online music service among both consumers and the business community," said Duea. "We're delighted Leanne has joined us at this time as we look to further develop the business outside the US. She already has a proven track record in establishing a successful online music business and her background in European sales and marketing leaves her well placed as our person on the ground in Europe."

Leanne Sharman, former VP of sales and marketing at MP3.com Europe, has had quite an exciting and challenging career. Her background is very impressive. It involves a long track record of successful revenue generation, managing European sales teams and agencies, devising creative revenue solutions both online and offline, and organising tie-ins with major artists and very powerful clients, such as Reebok and X-Box. 

Ms. Sharman also served as head of
marketing and sponsorship at Fox Kids Europe for three years. Before that, she
could be seen at Disney in Paris where she helped launch the local
channel.

Source: Music Industry News