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Part of situation: Warner Music Group leadership and operations reorganization (3 clusters)

Warner Music Group announces major recorded music leadership shake-up

Warner Music Group leadership restructuring recorded music executive appointments music industry

Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a strategic realignment of its recorded music leadership structure to drive global growth and optimize cross-border operations.

Key executive changes include Val Blavatnik joining the team as Managing Director for Warner Music North America, UK, and Corporate Development. Alejandro Duque has been promoted to President of Warner Music International, expanding his remit to include the APAC and EMEA regions. Additionally, Elliot Grainge will become Chairman of ADA in the US, while Zach Friedman will serve as Vice Chairman of ADA.

Aaron Bay-Schuck has been named the sole Chairman and CEO of Warner Records Group. Guillermo Gonzalez has been promoted to President of Warner Music EMEA.

As part of this broader shake-up, Simon Robson, President of EMEA Recorded Music, will step down in December after nearly 30 years with the company. Robson, who held various strategic roles across Asia-Pacific and the UK, stated he is leaving to explore new opportunities.

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Alejandro Duque · Elliot Grainge · Simon Robson · Val Blavatnik · Warner Music Group

Sources

Lisez la note d'adieu de Simon Robson au personnel de Warner Music, alors qu'il quitte après près de 30 ans [www.zimbalam.fr]
WMG Announces Updates To Leadership Structure. - “To build upon our successful year in which we delivered on all three strategic priorities to grow market share, increase the value of music, and increase our efficiency," [rapindustry.com]
Read Simon Robson’s farewell note to Warner Music staff, as he exits after nearly 30 years [www.musicbusinessworldwide.com]