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