As previously reported, The Sydney Morning Herald has detailed allegations of discrimination, bullying and harassment within Sony Music Australia.
As reported on the weekend in a fresh article, Sony Music has engaged an Australia-based external counsel to handle ongoing investigations into the company’s workplace culture.
Handlin’s epic career with Sony Music began in May 1970 in the Distribution Division in Brisbane.
Over time, Handlin has been recognized for his service on several occasions, including the ARIA Icon award, the Ted Albert Award, and he has twice been honored by the Queen, as a the Member of the Order of Australia in 2017.
In September 2010, he added responsibilities as President, South East Asia & Korea, which included managing the day-to-day operations of the Asian Regional Office located in Hong Kong.
A special fund-raising anniversary function was set to take place Friday, May 7, 2021 at the ICC Sydney, though a COVID-19 scare in the city forced those plans to be shelved.
With his departure from Sony Music, Handlin’s positions at ARIA become vacant.