Sony Music names Stephanie Yu as its new General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, succeeding Julie Swidler, according to multiple reports. Yu, a long-time attorney at the company, takes on responsibility for overseeing the company’s global business, legal, and governmental affairs strategies and activities. She reports to Sony Music Group Chairman Rob Stringer and Sony Music COO Kevin Kelleher. The announcements describe Yu as a veteran company lawyer who moves into the top legal role, reflecting Sony Music’s decision to fill the vacancy created by Swidler’s departure. While the outlets focus on Yu’s promotion and her leadership responsibilities across legal and business areas, both note that her remit includes coordinating government-related matters in addition to broader legal oversight. The reports do not add further details on specific prior positions or the timing of Swidler’s exit beyond indicating that Yu’s appointment follows it.