Executive Shuffle: Kobalt, Warner Music Group, UTA

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Kobalt has hired Tom Sansone as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Kobalt, Sansone worked at Gilt for over 7 years. Throughout his time at Gilt, Sansone worked in a few roles – He started as the Chief Financial Officer & Head of Corporate Development which he did for seven […]

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Executive Shuffle: Kobalt, Warner Music Group, UTA

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Kobalt has hired Tom Sansone as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Kobalt, Sansone worked at Gilt for over 7 years. Throughout his time at Gilt, Sansone worked in a few roles – He started as the Chief Financial Officer & Head of Corporate Development which he did for seven […]

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Executive Shuffle: Sony ATV, Warner Music Group, The Orchard…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Sony/ATV has elevated Michael Abitbol to Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs. Abitbol has worked for Sony/ATV since 2012 where he started as Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs. Before Sony/ATV, Abitbol worked for EMI Music Publishing. In his new role, Abitbol will continue to report to […]

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Executive Shuffle: IFPI, Deezer, Apple Music, ADA…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has appointed Dr David Price as Director of Insights and Analysis. Price has worked for IFPI since 2014, and started in the role of Head of Anti-Piracy Research and Analysis. In his new role, Price will be responsible for managing the Insight team, […]

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Executive Shuffle: Universal Music, BMI, Sony Music, Warner Music

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Universal Music Publishing Australia/New Zealand has hired Arwen Curson as Vice President, Creative. Prior to her role with Universal Music, Curson worked as Director of Operations for Crowdmix. In her new role, Curson will be responsible for both A&R and Film/TV synch teams, and will report to Andrew […]

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Executive Shuffle: Sony/ATV, Republic Records, iHeart Media…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Sony/ATV has promoted David Ventura to become the sole Head of UK A&R as Janice Brock resigns. Both Brock and Ventura were elevated to joint Head of A&R of Sony/ATV, UK last year. Now that Brock has resigned, Ventura will continue to perform his role, whilst taking on the responsibilities […]

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Executive Shuffle: CAA, Warner Music Group, A Million Ads, Spirit Music Group

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… CAA has promoted Sabrina Butera and Sam Forbet to Music Agents, as part of a wider executive shuffle that saw 5 trainees being elevated to Agent positions. Last week, CAA announced a joint venture with licensing giants Global Brands Group, and these appointments are thought to be the […]

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Executive Shuffle: Polydor Records, Universal Music UK, CMG, WMG

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Polydor Records has appointed Rich Castillo as Senior A&R Manager. Castillo comes from being a Director of A&R for Universal Music Canada where he was based in Toronto. Prior to the role in Canada, Castillo was Head of A&R for UMTV in London, and his new role will […]

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Executive Shuffle: ASCAP, WMG, UMG, Rhapsody/Napster…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) has elected  Warner/Chappell Music Chairman & CEO Jon Platt to the ASCAP Board of Directors. Warner Music Group (WMG) has elevated Aton Ben-Horin from Senior Director of Global A&R to Global Vice President, A&R. In his new role, Ben-Horin will be responsible for facilitating […]

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Executive Shuffle: UMG, Pandora, Sony Music UK…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Universal Music Group (UMG) has hired Robert Ziegler as Executive Vice President of Global Physical Operations. Ziegler comes from Sony DADC where he served as President Global Platform Services for just under 3 years. In his new role, Ziegler will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing and distribution of all physical goods […]

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