Latest Music Industry Moves: Warner Chappell, CD Baby, Spotify Lead Major Executive Shake-Up

Latest Music Industry Moves: Warner Chappell, CD Baby, Spotify Lead Major Executive Shake-Up

By Marcus Bennett

November 17, 2024 at 11:07 PM

Recent executive movements in the music industry have brought significant changes across major companies. Here's a comprehensive overview of key appointments and transitions:

Warner Chappell Music

  • Daniel Lang promoted to SVP of global society relations and digital rights
  • Sophia Hong joins as Warner Chappell Korea's MD

CD Baby & TuneCore

  • Nicholas Salomone elevated to SVP of business development and revenue at CD Baby
  • Atticus Shelley appointed as VP of finance at TuneCore

Man performing at music venue

Man performing at music venue

Leadership Changes at Major Companies

  • Josh Wyatt becomes Avant Gardner's first CEO
  • Tega Oghenejobo promoted to president and COO at Mavin Global
  • Leif Janzen joins Red Bull Records as VP of digital marketing
  • Boyd Muir elevated to COO at Universal Music
  • Jeremy Erlich departing Spotify after five years

Notable Restructuring

  • Tidal preparing for significant staff reductions
  • DistroKid places 37 unionized employees on administrative leave
  • The Lede Company establishes Nashville music office
  • Empire appoints Jeffrey Yoo as SVP of East Asia

Goldenvoice Updates

  • Candace Mandracia joins as San Diego talent buyer
  • Becky Rosen-Checa takes over Fox Theater Pomona bookings
  • Chavanté Flakes and Montreh Nariman-Hassanabadi receive promotions

Additional Appointments

  • Isabel Quinteros becomes SVP at Jen Music AI
  • Josh Mateer promoted to A&R head for TikTok's SoundOn in UK/Europe

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