Warner Music Group reshuffles its global leadership

MUSIC INDUSTRY

Warner Music Group has announced a series of changes to its global leadership team, described by the company as part of its next phase of growth. Val Blavatnik joins the executive team in the new role of Managing Director, Warner Music North America, UK, & Corporate Development.

Blavatnik will lead Warner’s recorded music operations in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and will work on investment strategy. Before this role, he served as Special Advisor to the CEO at Warner Music Group after joining the board in 2023.

Simon Robson will leave the company in December after nearly 30 years. Guillermo Gonzalez has been promoted to President, Warner Music EMEA, Andrés Rothschild will lead Warner Music Iberia, and Alejandro Duque becomes President, Warner Music International, adding APAC and EMEA to his remit.

Elliot Grainge expands his role by becoming Chairman of ADA in the United States, in addition to Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Music Group. Zach Friedman will serve as Vice Chairman of ADA alongside his COO role at AMG, while Aaron Bay-Schuck is confirmed as sole Chairman and CEO of Warner Records Group.

Source: Music Business Worldwide