Billboard has published names, and now further details of individuals it has confirmed to be working on Google’s music service. The list: Andy Rubin assumed control of developing the music service last year. Label sources have apparently confirmed that Rubin has personally pitched to them. Jamie Rosenburg – director of product management for Android, is in charge of the Android app store. Paul Joyce – Android senior product manager, is taking the lead on building the music portion of the Android store. Doug Lucas – partnerships director at Google UK and former EMI exec, is leading the international version of the music product. Tim Quirk – head of global content programming for Android, is also involved, and was former VP of music programming at Rhapsody and general manager and VP of music content and programming for RealNetworks before the spinoff. Licensing: Zahavah Levine – general counsel and VP of business affairs, is the licensing point person and leading negotiations for the music store and locker service. Ted Kartzman – Android business development manager, will lead the licensing process with the independent community.
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