Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group Appoints Former EMI Chairman to Launch PHANTOM Sequel

Andrew Lloyd Webber has appointed Jean-François (JF) Cécillon as Vice Chairman of The Really Useful Group Limited.

JF Cécillon, the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EMI Music International, will have special responsibility for the global launch of Love Never Dies, the highly anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. He will report directly to Andrew Lloyd Webber and will work closely with André Ptaszynski, the Chief Executive of The Really Useful Group, the producers of Love Never Dies.

JF Cécillon, (50) has lived in London for the past 20 years and has enjoyed an illustrious career within the music and media industry. His key achievements include: producing the 46664 Cape Town Concert for Nelson Mandela's Aids Awareness Campaign in 2003, signing Robbie Williams to EMI in 1996, delivering the European launch of the Sega Dreamcast console in 1999, including the sponsorship deal with Arsenal Football Club.

Andrew Lloyd Webber said: "I am delighted JF will be joining the Really Useful Group team for the worldwide launch of Love Never Dies. His proven track record as a global executive, particularly in marketing, digital and music, will be invaluable for the group".

JF Cécillon said: "I am delighted to be joining the company at such an exciting time. Phantom is a worldwide phenomenon, and I am proud to have been asked to be part of the next stage of the Phantom's global development and to be working with Andrew and André".