Napster, whom has recently relaunched as a legal service is the US, is set to extend the service into Europe from Spring.
Leanne Sharman, the former head of sales and marketing at the former MP3.com is to head up the operation in European.
"We"re delighted Leanne has joined us at this time, as we look to further developing the business outside the US," said Brad Duea, Napster"s head of business development.
"Her background in European sales and marketing leaves her well placed as our person on the ground in Europe," he added.
Napster has not yet giving a date for the launch in Europe, but insiders are predicting that the service will start in April.