Rob Dickins - Warner Bros. Music Publishing

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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