Major Music Industry Executive Moves: Triller, The Orchard, Warner Music Japan Lead Key Appointments

Major Music Industry Executive Moves: Triller, The Orchard, Warner Music Japan Lead Key Appointments

By Marcus Bennett

November 16, 2024 at 08:36 PM

Here's a concise summary of the latest music industry hires and promotions as of October 23rd, 2024:

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Chris McMurtry smiling with brown cap

Key Executive Appointments:

Triller:

  • Kevin McGurn appointed as CEO
  • James McCann and Bobby Sarnevesht join board

The Orchard:

  • Jeeyoung Lee: Head of South Korea and Country Manager
  • Sungho "Jake" Bae: Director of Artist and Label Services, Asia Pacific
  • John Park: Expanded role as SVP of Strategy focusing on Korea

OpenPlay:

  • Chris McMurtry joins as Senior Solutions Architect

Believe:

  • Romain Vivien: Added role of Global Head of Music
  • Johnny Pinchard: Promoted to A&R Head in UK

Notable Leadership Changes:

UMPG UK:

  • David Gray promoted to UK Managing Director and Global Head of A&R
  • Mike McCormack transitions to consultancy role

Warner Music Japan:

  • Takeshi Okada appointed President and CEO (effective December 2nd)

BMG:

  • Melanie McAllister becomes Chief Human Resources Officer (November 1st)

Capitol Music Group:

  • Justin Grant: New SVP and Head of Digital Marketing for Urban
  • Dante Smith: Promoted to Head of Digital for Motown

For additional information about music industry job opportunities, contact [email protected].

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