Sony Music Group chairman Rob Stringer has been honored by the Queen of England with a Commander of the Order of the British Empire ranking.
Rob Stringer, the UK-born and -raised chairman of Sony Music Group, has been honored by the Queen of England with a CBE ranking (for Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for his service to the music industry and philanthropic endeavors. The Queen hands out the honor annually on New Year’s Day. It is the highest title bestowed on a British citizen, and a select few music luminaries have received CBE ranking in recent years. They include Beatle Paul McCartney, producer Steve Lillywhite and Lucian Grainge, chairman of Universal Music Group, among others. Stringer will now be referred to as Sir Rob Stringer, in accordance with the order of the British Empire ranking. A CBE follows the GBE, Knighthood with a Dame Grand Cross titles, and KBE, for Knighthood and Dame Commander.
