NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Royalty-free sample repository Splice has announced the hiring of music industry veteran Kenny Ochoa as senior vice president of content.
In his new role, Ochoa will oversee Splice’s global content team, work to expand the company’s library of royalty-free samples, develop and maintain relationships with artists, and oversee industry outreach initiatives.
Ochoa will report directly to Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava.
“This is a pivotal moment for our industry, so finding someone with the connections, taste and passion to help us build and prepare for the future of music creation is critical,” said Kakul Srivastava, CEO of Splice.
“Kenny is exactly what we are looking for, someone with extensive experience in both the tech and music industries and a compassion for the creator community.”
Prior to joining Spice, Ochoa served as head of music programming and licensing at Snap, where he oversaw music programming and programming in the U.S. and elsewhere. His resume also includes senior positions at Warner Bros. Records, Sony Music Entertainment and Sanctuary Records Group’s Sync division.
“I’m excited about the direction music is heading within the framework of a creator-first platform. Splice is already one of the most talked about and ubiquitous tools in production. “Their commitment to their catalog and creator community drives their success . I’m excited to work with Kakul and the incredible team she’s assembled to build tools that serve the next generation of music creators around the world.
