Executive Shuffle: ASCAP, iHeartMedia, Verve Records…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… ASCAP promotes John Bonaccorso from Senior Director of Customer Experience to Vice President of Licensing Customer Experience. In his new role, Bonaccorso will remain in Boston. ASCAP promotes Todd Oliver to Vice President of Sales Operations. Todd Oliver joined the ASCAP General Licensing department in 2010, and worked as an Area Account Manager and Project […]

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Executive Shuffle: UMG, Kobalt, Live Nation Canada…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Universal Music Group (UMG) has hired Graham Parker as President of UMG’s U.S. classical labels. Parker will report to Dickon Stainer, President & CEO of Global Classics, UMG and Danny Bennett, President & CEO, Verve Label Group. The role will be based in New York. Kobalt has hired Lonny Olinick as Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development. […]

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Executive Shuffle: Universal Music Group, Columbia Records

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Universal Music Group (UMG)has hired Gautam Srivastava as Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Srivastava will be based in the company’s Santa Monica headquarters in Los Angeles, and will be responsible for overseeing all UMG’s global human resources operations across over 60 countries.   Srivastava will report to Lucian Grainge, Chairman and Chief […]

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Executive Shuffle: Spotify, AEG Live, Future of Music Coalition

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Spotify has hired Francis Keeling as Head of Global Licensing. Keeling comes from Universal Music Group where he spent 14 years and worked as the Head of Global Digital Business for the label. Keeling will take on his new role with Spotify from June 1st, and will report to Stefan […]

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Executive Shuffle: Warner/Chappell UK, Songtrust, Periscope

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Warner Music Group has hired Mike Smith as Managing Director of Warner/Chappell UK. Smith comes from Virgin EMI where he worked as President for over 3 years. In the new role, Smith will report to Jon Platt, CEO & Chairman of Warner/Chappell. Downtown Music Publishing’s Songtrust has hired Grace Carey as […]

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Executive Shuffle: Universal Music UK, Republic Records…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Universal Music UK has hired Brian Celler as Executive Vice President, Head of International. Celler comes from serving seven years as Managing Director of U2 management house Principle/Maverick. Celler will report to David Joseph, CEO and Chairman. Republic Records has elevated Donna Gryn to Vice President of Marketing. Bryn has worked […]

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Executive Shuffle: Sony Music Entertainment, Capitol Records…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Sony Music Nashville has hired Hannah Dudley as Marketing Director. Dudley previously founded Dream Big Entertainment Group in 2015, of which she was the CEO. She also previously worked for Warner Music Group as Head Of Digital & Strategic Marketing for East West Records/Rhino/Label Services. Sony Music UK has hired […]

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Executive Shuffle: UMG, The Association of Independent Music, PIAS

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Universal Music Group (UMG) hired Ty Roberts as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology officer.  This role will be effective as of April 25th.  Roberts will be based in Santa Monica, CA, and will report to Michael Nash, Executive Vice President of Digital Strategy.  This is a newly-created role, and just one of […]

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Executive Shuffle: Universal Music, Sony Music UK, Capitol Records, CAA

A list of executive shuffles across the music business… U-Live, Universal Music’s entertainment division, has elevated Sally Davies to Managing Director.  Prior to her promotion, Davies worked as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Sony Music UK has hired Julie Weir to manage Music For Nations.  Weir specializes in rock and metal music and will work with Sony to […]

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Executive Shuffle: iHeart Radio, Pandora, VEVO, ASCAP

A list of executive shuffles across the music business… iHeart Radio has hired radio executive Rob Farina as Senior Advisor, just in time for the launch of iHeart Radio in Canada. Farina most recently worked as Vice President of Content for Rogers Media. Pandora recently announced Tim Westergren as CEO following Brian McAndrews’ exit from the company (full […]

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