Negla Abdela promoted to Managing Director at Ministry of Sound in the UK

Music Sony UK promoted Negla Abdela as Executive Director at Ministry of Sound.

Abdela joined Ministry of Sound in 2015 as Director of Social Media, before being promoted to Head of Digital in 2018, then to General Manager in 2021.

She is responsible for managing the digital and marketing teams, working on the label’s roster to deliver multi-platinum single and album campaigns.

Sony Music UK says Abdela has played a central role in the success of Ministry of Sound since joining in 2015 and has “helped drive exponential growth, increasing market share year over year”.

The label has achieved a string of multi-platinum hits from artists including Paul Woolford, Ewan McVicar, Riton and Majestic as well as successfully spearheaded global campaigns for local talent such as Regard, London Grammar and Sigala.

The group has also enjoyed success with international artists including Doja Cat, Tate McRae and Lil Durk.

Negla Abdela is on the steering committee of Sony Music UK’s Social Justice Fund and is a Co-Executive Sponsor for Music SonyHUE Internal Diversity Committee (Helps Unite People).

Earlier this year, Abdela appeared on Empower’s 2023 Role Model List, which showcases individuals who are advocating for people of color in the workplace.

“Negla’s passion for both the roster and the team makes her one of the most dynamic and respected executives in the business and I’m delighted she’s taking the label into the next phase of growth in the electronic music space.”

Dipesh Parmar, Columbia Profile

President Dipesh Parmar, Columbia Records UK said: “I am delighted that Negla is taking on her new role at Ministry of Sound.

“She is a natural leader and her commitment over the past eight years has helped shape the label’s vision for artist signing and overall growth.

“Negla’s passion for both the roster and the team makes her one of the most dynamic and respected executives in the business and I’m delighted she’s taking the label into the next phase of growth in the electronic music space.”

“I am proud of what the team has achieved together during my time at Ministry of Sound and I am delighted to continue to grow with the company as I take on this role.”

Negla Abdela, Ministry of Sound

Chief Executive Officer Negla Abdela, Ministry of Sound added: “I am proud of what the team has achieved together during my time at Ministry of Sound and I am delighted to continue to grow with the company as I take on this role.

“I had the best guidance from Amy [Wheatley] and Dipesh, who have always trusted me to deliver and I look forward to leading the company into the next chapter with their support and Jason’s.

“I really look forward to seeing more Black women in senior leadership positions and this is a reminder of what can be done, whatever your background.”

In another recent Sound Ministry news, Dipesh Parmar has promote to Chairman, Columbia Records UK in December, along with Amy Wheatley, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer.

Parmar and Wheatley both joined Columbia Records UK from Sound Setwhere Parmar was formerly President and Wuniheatley was formerly MD.

Sound Set become one a subsidiary of Columbia Records UK according to these changes.

Sony Music acquires London-based company Sound Set label for approx £67 million in 2016.

In January, British DJ and producer Anton Powers has been named Head of A&R at Ministry of Sound Records owned by Sony Music in London.Global Music Business