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Patrick Moore has been named as CEO of Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties. His new role includes oversight of OEG’s growth plan, day-to-day operations and business development activities at the company, which has a portfolio that includes the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium. Moore replaces former OEG CEO […]

Rihanna’s lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, has a new CEO: Hillary Super, former CEO of Anthropologie Group and a veteran of such apparel companies as Guess, American Eagle and Gap. According to various reports, Vogue Business, Rihanna will remain the company’s executive chairman. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts […]

Sunset Blvd. Records hired Tim Devine as the label’s new head of A&R. He’s already signed a trifecta of ’90s alt-rockers to the imprint: Everclear, Fastball and Butthole Surfers. Devine is perhaps best known for his integral role in reviving Bonnie Raitt’s career at Capitol Records — read about their Nick of Time triumph here — and for A&R’ing Brandi Carlile at the dawn of her career, as well as his work with Blind Melon, Katy Perry and Train. He began his career in product management at Warner Bros. Records before taking on an artist development role at MCA Records and later as vp of A&R at Capitol, where he signed Raitt and worked albums by the Beastie Boys and Paul McCartney, among others. He recently served as West Coast GM of Columbia Records. “Everyone is taking my calls,” Devine says of his new role, “and this position fits my skill set like a glove. I look forward to building the next chapter of SBR’s success.”

Valérie Bernard joined Deezer earlier this year as its chief human resources & sustainability officer. In her Paris-based role, the HR veteran is tasked with all things talent acquisition, employee development and performance management, along with developing initiatives to match the company’s environmental, social and governance goals. She arrived at the streaming service from Richemont Group, and earlier was human resources director of Canal+ International. Bernard reports directly to Deezer CEO Jeronimo Folgueira, who says she’ll “be a key player in continuing to build an open, inclusive and vibrant culture at Deezer.”

SiriusXM and Pandora have promoted Rachael Spangler to head of music talent relations and Azu Olvera to head of Latin music talent booking. Spangler and her team of eight are in charge of booking artists for interviews, live performances and other various programming and events for the satellite radio giant. She began her career at Epic Records. Olvera recently installed a massive feather in her cap for her role in opening the new SXM Miami studio and office, and the launch of the ‘Hits Uno’ channel. “We’re not thinking of Latin as a backseat but as a driver of success and engagement,” she told Billboard of the launch, which included an intimate performance by Carlos Vives, an interview with Pitbull and a Becky G town hall-style conversation.

Warner Chappell Music upped Wallace Joseph to senior vp of A&R and Jon Chen to vp of A&R. Joseph is best known for his work with some of R&B and hip-hop’s biggest talents, including Summer Walker, Wale, Ari Lennox, JetsonMade and Tay Keith. Chen has fostered a diverse roster of boundary-pushing music makers, including Ian Kirkpatrick, Benson Boone, BEAM, Sir Nolan and Ashnikko. The two will continue to report to Ryan Press, president of North America, to continue to expand WCM’s roster. –Kristin Robinson

Jan Fischer was promoted to CEO of EMP, the European specialty music and entertainment merchandise e-tailer acquired by Warner Music in 2018. Fischer has been helping to lead the company, where he has been both CFO and COO, since the departure of Ernst Trapp last month. Fischer has been part of the EMP team since 2013 and is based out of Lingen, Germany, reporting to Karl Walsh, executive vp and head of global commerce for WMG. In recent years, the standalone unit has worked with acts including Panic! At the Disco, Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, along with major brands like Disney and Marvel, to launch a network of merch websites that serve millions of customers.

Veteran music and tech PR executive Jason Roth is Wasserman Music‘s new vp of communications, overseeing the fast-expanding talent agency’s comms strategy and industry relations, among other duties. Roth has held senior roles at a who’s-who of media and tech companies, including SiriusXM, Pandora, Hewlett-Packard, Apple and Capitol Records. At the Cupertino outfit, Roth led global communications during a major expansion of iTunes and the launch of the App Store. His work at Capitol included publicity wins for The Beatles, LCD Soundsystem and Liz Phair, among others. He’s also a writer, with clippings from numerous publications including Spin, The Chicago Tribune and NPR Music, where he profiled the J. Geils Band’s signature hit.

Marguerite Jones was named vp of A&R at Republic Records, where she will oversee the overall direction of A&R strategy and work on projects for artists across hip-hop, R&B and pop. Based in Los Angeles, Jones joins the UMG powerhouse after a productive four years at Sony Music’s RCA Records, where she rose from intern to manager of A&R and singed Latto in the process. “MJ has established herself as one of the industry’s most prescient and forward-thinking A&R executives,” said label co-president Wendy Goldstein. “She has been instrumental to culture-defining breakout talent, and her ability to spot greatness is already proven.”

Also this week… Sony Music hired BPI’s Geoff Taylor for a first-of-its-kind AI role, TikTok COO V. Pappas stepped down and Tina Davis was named president of EMPIRE.

CAA has promoted Yasi Agahnia, Logan Binstock, Abe Coelho, Ryan Quint and Karen Schillinger to agent roles across various division, and Erik Toral to executive in global client strategy. In terms of disciplines, Agahnia (Los Angeles) works in the music touring area’s private events division; Binstock (LA) works with high-profile agent Christian Carino to create new business opportunities for their clients; Coelho (LA) is in the media finance department, specializing in independently financed films; Quint (LA) works in the comedy touring department and reps Craig Ferguson, Ron White and Nurse Blake, among others; and Schillinger (Nashville) is in the music touring division. As for the LA-based Toral, he will work on creating cohesive brand strategies and launching talent-led business endeavors for CAA talent. All six of the newly promoted team members come from CAA Elevate, the agency’s overhauled agent trainee program.

Anna Lisle joined Alternate Side Management, the US-based full-service management company that’s home to leading LGBTQ+ artists Meet Me @ The Altar and Cavetown. Lisle arrives from 7DS Management and brings artist Summer Salt to ASM and will take on Madds Buckley and co-manage Roekapara and Daisy Grenade. Alternate Side also recently hired John Helps, a day-to-day manager based in London and a member of post-rock band Maybeshewill. Helps works under artist manager Cory Hajde.

Michael Sherman was promoted to vp of business development at music marketing firm feature.fm, where he’ll zero in on emerging trends, conduct market research and lead negotiations with potential partners. In his previous role as director of biz dev, Sherman “spearheaded strategic initiatives to drive the company’s growth and expand its reach in the music industry,” the company said. Sherman is based in Los Angeles.

DICE appointed music industry veteran Caron Veazey to its board of directors. Veazey founded Something In Common, a management and consulting agency specializing in music, film, art and culture. Previously, she managed Pharrell Williams for nearly a decade.

Nashville Bites: Grace Watson joined Black River as senior director of streaming and revenue. She arrives from Universal Music Group’s Nashville-based Capitol Christian Music Group, where she served as manager of commercial partnerships … Warner Chappell Nashville A&R manager Bethany Mako returns to the company, where she formerly interned. Mako was working as Songs & Daughters A&R manager … Shore Fire Media promoted Nashville-based Nick Jurich to junior account executive from publicity assistant. The division’s current clients include LANCO, Dillon Carmichael and Chase Matthew … Nashville-based Gibson Brands promoted Beth Rasnick to chief of staff to the CEO. Her previous roles in the company include director of strategy and projects. –Tom Roland

TikTok COO V. Pappas is stepping down to “move on and refocus on my entrepreneurial passions,” they announced on Thursday (June 22nd) in an email to the company they subsequently shared on Twitter.

“To our amazing community of creators, employees, and people who have made TikTok ‘the last sunny spot on the internet,’ it has been an absolute privilege to serve you all and to be a part of this once in a lifetime journey,” they tweeted.

TikTok’s chief of staff, Adam Presser, will take over operations, according to a staff email from CEO Shou Chew. “He will seek to further develop the voices of TikTok’s vibrant and diverse ecosystem and drive closer cross-divisional strategic planning and collaboration, in an effort to bring to life our mission of inspiring creativity and bringing joy to people by nurturing and supporting creators, users, and partners worldwide,” Chew wrote. 

In addition, Zenia Mucha will join the company as chief brand and communications officer. Mucha previously served for two decades at Disney before departing the company in 2021. She “will focus on advancing the strategic vision of our brand and advising key businesses,” Chew explained. “It is essential that we widen the aperture of our marketing and communications functions to further fortify TikTok as a beloved brand and one of the most trusted entertainment platforms in the world,” he added. “With Zenia’s vast expertise and deep experience, we are well positioned to do so effectively.”

Pappas, a former YouTube executive — the company’s first audience development lead, the author of The YouTube Creator Playbook, and the developer of YouTube’s Creator Academy and channel certification program — initially joined TikTok in 2018. 

“Five years ago when I was first approached by TikTok, I was incredibly inspired by the product vision to be a new mobile-first video experience that serves as a canvas, bridge and window for everyone,” they wrote in their goodbye letter. “The pitch was to take on a role to transform and grow the product and broaden its appeal through developing diverse communities and content… I took a gamble on what was then a completely unknown company and product.”

Pappas then stepped into the interim global CEO role after Kevin Mayer departed suddenly in 2020. 

The days of TikTok being “unknown” are of course long gone; much of the music industry now focuses on the platform to market artists and find new ones to sign.

“Five years later, we have grown to a global team of thousands of people and I believe we have achieved our goal to innovate and define an entirely new experience for people to share, create, and be entertained,” Pappas noted. “Today I stand proud that we deliver a product that resonates with over 1 billion people around the world. TikTok is now a household name.”

According to Pappas’ letter, they will be “taking on an advisory role” during the transition period.

Independent Bay Area-based label, publisher and distributor EMPIRE has promoted industry veteran Tina Davis to the role of president, the company announced today (June 21). Davis, who most recently worked as EMPIRE’s senior vp of A&R, will continue to lead the company’s vast and varied A&R efforts while also getting involved in day-to-day operations and […]

Jason Ellis joined independent dance music label Armada Music as global senior A&R director. Ellis will also serve as an acquisition consultant for BEAT Music Fund, the company’s recently launched dance music investment arm. Based in London, Ellis will be responsible for sourcing and developing up-and-coming talent while consulting on future BEAT acquisitions. He joins […]

Bay Area-based record label, distributor and publisher EMPIRE has named Alexandra Moore its new chief business officer, the company announced today (June 14). In her new role, Moore will be leading business and revenue-driving initiatives, overseeing content distribution, e-commerce, business development, mergers and acquisitions and the company’s international expansion, which has recently extended to Japan, […]

Cory Litwin, founder/CEO of 2wenty2wenty Music Group, is joining Range Media Partners as the newest managing partner in the music division, the company tells Billboard.

Litwin brings with him his roster of more than 25 writers, producers and engineers encompassing multiple genres, including Murda Beatz, Jason “Cheese” Goldberg and Autumn Rowe. Litwin’s team, including managers Brennan Bryant and Ky Zaretsky as well as coordinator Edson Higareda, are also joining Range.

Since taking on management of Murda Beatz in 2014, Litwin has helped the producer rise to become one of the most in-demand hitmakers in hip-hop thanks to successful collaborations with Drake, Travis Scott and Migos. In 2022 alone, Litwin signed Murda Beatz to a global distribution deal with ADA Worldwide, negotiated a catalog sale with Canadian music rights manager Kilometre Music Group and scored him a Las Vegas residency at Hakkasan. Litwin and Murda Beatz also recently co-founded and launched Murda Beatz Psychedelic Water, a non-alcoholic herbal supplement.

Litwin began his career as a party and concert promoter in Toronto. Before joining Range, he served as executive vp at Neil Jacobson‘s Hallwood Media from 2020-23. He has twice been named to Billboard‘s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list.

“Cory Litwin adds a much-needed dimension to our already dynamic business,” said Range Music co-founder/managing partner Matt Graham. “He and his team understand the producer and writer representation landscape at the highest level and provide access to tremendous hitmakers that enrich Range Music, feed our burgeoning label and publishing business. Additionally, I have found him to be a leader who acts; motivating those around him to move his client agendas forward at every turn.”

Range Music managing partner Tyler Henry added, “Cory is one of the best managers in the industry, and I couldn’t be more excited we get to partner again after all of these years. He goes above and beyond for his artist, partners, team and family. His abilities as an executive go far beyond music and I can’t wait to see what he accomplishes at Range.”

“I chose Range because I loved the company culture and the partners that had already been assembled,” said Litwin. “One of my favorite quotes is, ‘It’s not about the destination, but about the journey.’ Being able to join somewhere at this point in my journey with so many great partners having varying expertise and experience is exciting and inspiring to me. I’m looking to grow as much as I can and work alongside great people who can help with my growth and the growth of my clients. Here at Range there is an opportunity to expand into the arenas of some of my other passions, including film, television and sports.”

In addition to Litwin, Graham and Henry, the Range Media music division is headed up by Jack Minihan, Melissa Ruderman, Chris Thomas and Evan Winiker, as well as partners Michele Harrison, Greg Johnson, Rachel Douglas, Ace Christian and Joel Zimmerman.

Since launching just over two years ago, the Range music division has established its own label in partnership with Capitol Music Group and Virgin Music & Artist Label Services and brought on clients including Jack Harlow, Saweetie, Justin Tranter, Cordae, Midland, Nova Wav, Nicky Romero, D Smoke, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Hailey Whitters, Lauv, MAX, HARV, Sean Douglas, Wondagurl, Disco Biscuits, Rich the Kid, Yola, Eric Bellinger, Tkay Maidza and Pentatonix.

Steve Butler was named head of legal & business affairs, North America at Warner Chappell Music. Butler will support the publisher’s U.S. (including Nashville and U.S. Latin) and Canadian markets while working closely with various departments to ensure cohesion across its North American operations. He will continue reporting to Warner Chappell executive vp/global head of legal & business affairs Peter Rosenthal. Butler was previously senior vp of legal & business affairs; among other deals, he oversaw the company’s purchase of David Bowie‘s catalog.

Warner Music Group’s WMX announced several new hires: Karl Walsh as executive vp/head of global commerce; Brian Furano as global head of A&R; and Robbie Owens-Russo as senior vp of creative services. Additionally, the company announced the following promotions: Tracy Stone to head of artist and fan experiences, North America; Bob Workman to head of WMX artist & fan experience, UK & rest of the world/senior vp of international artist & brand partners; and Angela Nguyen to head of global commercial operations. The new appointments mark a major overhaul of WMX’s merchandise, commerce, partnerships and ops teams. Walsh can be reached at Karl.Walsh@wmg.com, Furano can be reached at Brian.Furano@wmg.com, Owens-Russo can be reached at robbie.owens-russo@wmg.com, Stone can be reached at Tracy.Stone@wmg.com and Workman can be reached at Bob.Workman@warnermusic.com.

David Loiterton was hired as president, Indo-Pacific at Primary Wave Music. Based in Hong Kong, Loiterton will be tasked with managing the company’s catalog while driving investment in music IP across the region, particularly in India, Japan, Korea, China and Australia as well as emerging Southeast Asian markets. He can be reached at dloiterton@primarywave.com.

SESAC Performing Rights promoted Erin Collins to senior vp of film/TV creative services. The Billboard 2022 Women in Music honoree will continue overseeing SESAC’s network of composers and publishers.

Independent dance label Armada Music announced several new hires and promotions: Madeleine van Schendel was named chief growth officer; Jop Bonnike was promoted to COO; and Michel Peek was promoted to GM of publishing. Additionally, Nadine van Bodegraven moved from Armada’s executive team to join its investment company BEAT as COO.

Attorney Kenneth T. Deutsch joined law firm Paul Hastings as a partner and global co-chair of its entertainment and media practice. He joins from Latham & Watkins, where he served as global co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media group.

Island Records announced the promotions of Hannah Colson to director of artist development and Sam Lunn to director of strategic marketing.

MNRK Music Group promoted Brandon Squar to GM and Ebrahim “Abe” Rasheed to senior vp of urban. Squar will oversee commerce, marketing, project management and publicity for the company’s artists while Rasheed will spearhead all efforts in A&R and artist development for MNRK’s urban roster.

Tamaya Petteway was named senior vp of partnerships at Dick Clark Productions, where she will be tasked with securing brand partnerships across the company’s live event programming, including the American Music Awards, the Country Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, the Streamy Awards, So You Think You Can Dance and The Golden Globes. Petteway joins the company from Endemol Shine North America, where she most recently served as senior vp of brand partnerships, licensing and digital.

Ariana White was promoted to vp of publicity at Atlantic Records. She currently handles publicity for Atlantic signees Kali, Mahalia, Rico Nasty, Ckay, No Cap and Quando Rondo, among others.

The Black Music Action Coalition and Audiomack announced a paid internship and mentorship program designed to discover the next generation of Black executives in the music industry and named several executives as mentors. They are: Artistry Group CEO Max Gousee, The Blueprint Group CMO/partner Al Branch, Biz 3 Publicity CEO Kathryn Frazier, CAA agent Yves Pierre, 10Q Management CEO Lydia Asrat and AEG talent buyer Marcus “Don Dada” Johnson. Prospective candidates to the program can apply here.

Troy Skabelund joined artist financing company beatBread as CFO. Skabelund is also founder/CEO of the small business consulting network Advisory Zone.

Boutique entertainment law firm Ritholz Levy Fields promoted three attorneys to partner: Cody Brown (New York), Jenna Harris (Nashville) and Dan Zupnick (New York). Brown can be reached at cbrown@rlfllp.com, Harris can be reached at jharris@rlfllp.com and Zupnick can be reached at dzupnick@rlfllp.com.

Lauren Kreisler was promoted to director of brand & digital for the Official Charts Company in the UK, a newly created role. Her expanded role comes ahead of the company’s refreshed brand identity and consumer-facing digital platform in the coming weeks. Kreisler can be reached at lauren@officialcharts.com.

Anna Desalu was named vp of commerce and sales at record label Blac Noize! (Big Machine/SB Projects), where she will lead streaming initiatives for the company’s roster, including by cultivating digital partnerships and editorial placement. She joins the company from Warner Music Group/Atlantic Records’ Asylum Records, where she was director of sales and commerce.

Audioshake co-founder/CEO Jessica Powell has joined the advisory board of digital music distribution platform Octiive, joining SoundCloud chief product officer Rohit Agarwal and Meta head of UK and Ireland venture capital & partnerships Rowly Bourne.

Robert Carlton has been appointed president of SMACK, where he will now oversee all facets of the company, including its publishing, digital and management branches. Carlton will be an equity partner in the company as he takes over from outgoing SMACK president Michael McAnally Baum, who joins the ownership team alongside Robin Palmer and company […]


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