Warner Bros. Music Publishing
Following graduation in 1971, Dickins joined Warner Bros Music Publishing and was appointed Managing Director in 1974. During his time there he moved the company from a ranking of eleventh to first, a position it held throughout his tenure. Dickins was appointed International Vice President of the company in 1979. Personal UK signings included Vangelis, The Sex Pistols, Whitesnake, and Madness.
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