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Warner Music Group announced on Friday that it has promoted Leho Nigul to chief technology officer, effective Dec. 1, as part of a series of executive changes this week.
Nigul, previously senior vice president of engineering, will oversee WMG’s technology strategy, team, and product roadmap, reporting directly to CEO Robert Kyncl. He succeeds Ariel Bardin, who will step aside as president of technology after three years but remain through 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
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Nigul joined WMG in 2023 and has led engineering teams across key initiatives, including global licensing, royalty management, fan engagement, and AI projects. His background includes senior roles at Instacart and more than 17 years at IBM, where he specialized in eCommerce and SaaS development.
“Leho’s deep knowledge and wide-ranging experience as a leader, engineer, and innovator make him ideally suited to take our team into the future and leverage AI for the benefit of our artists, songwriters and employees,” said WMG CEO Robert Kyncl.
Bardin’s tenure saw significant upgrades to WMG’s tech infrastructure, including new tools for artists and songwriters, streamlined global supply chains, and enhanced data systems. Kyncl praised Bardin for helping to “transform our company systems”and for “setting the foundation to rapidly scale WMG going forward.”
Nigul added that WMG’s approach to innovation creates “powerful, new opportunities for our artists, songwriters and teams.”
The leadership shift on the tech side comes amid a busy week for WMG, which also announced several high-profile appointments: Gregg Nadel was named president of A&R at Warner Records Group; Cris Lacy became chair and president of the rebranded Warner Records Nashville, continuing her role as one of the highest-ranking women in Nashville’s label ecosystem; and Atlantic Music Group tapped A&R veteran Jeremy Vuernick as executive vice president.
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Gregg Nadel, the veteran executive who most recently held the post of co-chair/co-president of Warner Nashville, has been named president of A&R at Warner Records Group, the company announced today (Nov. 12). In the newly-created role, Nadel will work across the Warner Records U.S., Warner Records U.K. and Warner Records Nashville divisions, and report to Warner Records Group co-chairman/CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck and co-chairman/COO Tom Corson.
Nadel has spent the entirety of his 28-year career in the record business at the Warner Music Group, having gotten his start at Atlantic Records in 1997 and rising through the A&R and marketing ranks, eventually rising to senior vp. He moved to Elektra Records in 2015 as general manager, rising to president two years later before becoming co-president alongside Mike Easterlin in 2018. Elektra was then combined into 300 Entertainment as the 300 Elektra Entertainment Group for a short time in 2022; Easterlin then exited Elektra in 2023 following a reorganization of the broader Warner Music Group, with Nadel becoming sole president again. In September 2024, Nadel was named co-chair/co-president of Warner Nashville alongside Cris Lacy, a post he held until today’s announcement.
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“As we continue to build out Warner Records Group as a tight-knit, seamless global ecosystem, having Gregg join us at the group level will be a huge asset,” Bay-Schuck and Corson said in a joint statement. “He’s a rare, all-around music man, with experience in everything from signing chart-topping artists to making records to developing superstars to leading creative teams. His invaluable relationships, calm judgment and gift for bringing out the best in world-class talent will make a real difference as we focus our combined efforts on forging long-term careers with our US, UK and Nashville teams.”
According to a press release, Nadel’s new role will see him align with Lacy in Nashville, Warner Records U.S. head of A&R Karen Kwak, and Warner Records U.K. president Joe Kentish on A&R strategy on a global basis. Nadel will be based in Los Angeles.
“Joining the mothership at Warner Records Group is an extraordinary opportunity to champion amazing artists on the global stage and to connect the dots to bring them to audiences everywhere,” Nadel said in a statement. “An incredible devotion to the music is hard-wired into this company’s DNA, and I’m looking forward to working with Aaron, Tom, Joe, Karen, Cris and their brilliant teams on both sides of the Atlantic to discover, nurture and elevate the next generation of stars.”
Warner Music Group reported quarterly revenue edged nearly 1% lower and net income was down almost 63% for the start of the year, as the label home of stars like Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga struggled with tough comparisons to last year’s quarter.
WMG reported overall revenue of $1.48 billion and recorded music revenue of $1.175 billion, a 1% decline, for the fiscal second quarter, which ended March 31, compared to a year ago. Publishing revenue rose 1% to $310 million. Net income was $36 million compared to $96 million a year ago, due to lower recorded music revenue, a $34-million loss due to exchange rates costing the company more on its euro-denominated loans and an $11 million increase in a certain kind of taxes.
Total digital revenue slipped 1% with streaming revenue roughly flat, which reflects the comparison to last year’s boon quarter, a lighter release slate and market share loss in China.
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WMG CEO Robert Kyncl says these results belie the green shoots showing from company’s cost-cutting and new releases strategy, which he says results in their growing market share of new releases. Songs performed by WMG artists like Mars, Billie Eilish, Benson Boone and Teddy Swims currently claim half of the spots atop Billboard’s Global 200 chart.
“Our strategy is starting to bear fruit, with our strongest chart presence in two years … As a result, our true strength this quarter was partially obscured by challenging comparisons with last year’s outperformance,” Kyncl said in a statement, referring in part to last year’s 13.5% subscription streaming growth. “As we replicate our strategy across other labels and geographies, and drive a virtuous cycle of greater reinvestment, we expect to deliver lasting value for artists and songwriters, and sustained growth and profitability for shareholders.”
Adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) declined 3% to $303 million, and adjusted OIBDA margin decreased half a percentage point to 20.4%.
Because it earns more than half of its income from outside of the United States, WMG releases earnings on constant currency basis — a method that updates last year’s revenue and other line items using this year’s foreign exchange rates.
On a constant currency basis, overall quarterly revenue rose 1% — though recorded music and publishing both still declined by 2% and 5% respectively — and adjusted OIBDA declined by 1%.
Warner Music Group has announced the beta launch of WMG Pulse, a new bespoke platform designed to provide artists and songwriters with helpful insights into their streaming performance, fan engagement and even earnings.
The label said WMG Pulse will consolidate real-time data from various sources into a single view, offering detailed information on streaming, audience, social media and user-generated content (UGC) performance. Additionally, Pulse provides an up-to-date snapshot of an artist’s earnings across royalties, physical sales, sync deals and more.
The platform aims to support artists and songwriters at all stages of their careers, whether they are managing a diverse catalog or striving to achieve their first major hit. Currently, WMG Pulse is in beta testing with over 100 WMG artists and songwriters, who will provide feedback to developers. In the coming months, WMG Pulse will incorporate features such as forecasting, release planning and collaboration tools based on that input from beta testers.
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For now, Pulse will complement WMG’s other analytics tools, one being AMP, which is designed for artists and managers. According to a WMG spokesperson, the in-house created Pulse offers significantly more data and insights than the other tools, although it does incorporate some of the best features from them. As Pulse evolves and adds new functionalities — and exits its Beta phase — it is expected to eventually become the label’s comprehensive locale for all artist analytics needs.
The platform is currently available to a limited group of WMG artists and songwriters and will be widely rolled out later this year.
Ariel Bardin, president of technology at WMG, emphasized the platform’s role in providing greater transparency across the music ecosystem, “including data from every major streaming and social media platform,” adding, “the app offers a seamless, easy to use experience, giving deeper insights into careers and fan bases, with even more sophisticated updates still to come. It’s about empowering artists and songwriters with clarity, and helping them make smarter, data-driven decisions with their teams.”
Other major label platforms offering real-time insights for artists include UMG’s Universal Music Artists and Sony Music’s Real-Time Insights, among others.
Warner Music Group has filed a lawsuit against Crumbl, the Utah-based cookie company, for copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed on April 22 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, accuses Crumbl of using WMG’s copyrighted sound recordings and musical compositions in its social media marketing campaigns without proper licenses.
Crumbl has built its brand primarily through social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, often featuring popular music tracks in its promotional content. WMG claims that Crumbl has misappropriated at least 159 sound recordings and musical compositions in its videos. These tracks, which include works by artists such as Lizzo, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Beyoncé, are said to be key to Crumbl’s marketing strategy. Many of these videos rely heavily on music, with little to no dialogue, highlighting the central role of the unlicensed tracks in Crumbl’s advertising efforts.
WMG’s complaint provides several examples of this alleged misappropriation. For instance, Crumbl’s TikTok video promoting its blueberry cheesecake features the unauthorized use of “Blueberry Faygo” by Lil Mosey, the label said. Another video promoting Crumbl’s yellow sugar cookie, while also advertising the film Minions: The Rise of Gru, uses Coldplay’s “Yellow” without permission. A video promoting a butter cake cookie features — you guessed it — BTS’ “Butter.” Additionally, there’s a video featuring Crumbl employees dancing to K CAMP’s “Lottery (Renegade),” and Crumbl even referenced music used in some videos, such as a TikTok post featuring Lizzo’s “Juice,” with the caption repeating the song’s lyrics.
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Other songs that WMG contends were infringed upon by Crumbl include Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” Bruno Mars’ “Locked Out of Heaven,” Dua Lipa’s “Levitating,” George Michael’s “Careless Whisper,” Gwen Stefani’s “Holdback Girl,” Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know,” Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well,” Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the U.S.A.,” Missy Elliott’s “Get Ur Freak On,” Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” and dozens more.
WMG asserts that Crumbl’s actions constitute direct, contributory and vicarious copyright infringement. The plaintiffs argue that Crumbl, which has over a thousand stores nationwide and is reportedly exploring a sale, according to Reuters, should have been aware of the need to secure licenses for the music used in its promotional materials. Despite this, Crumbl allegedly persisted in using WMG’s music without authorization, even after similar cases, including separate lawsuits against Bang Energy by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, brought attention to the overarching issue.
The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and a permanent injunction to prevent Crumbl from any further infringement. The company is also pursuing statutory damages of up to $150,000 for each infringed work, potentially totaling nearly $24 million if the court awards the maximum penalty for all 159 cited works.
This legal action underscores the music industry’s ongoing efforts to protect intellectual property rights in the digital age, particularly as brands increasingly leverage popular music in social media marketing. The outcome of this case could have broader implications for how companies approach the use of copyrighted music in online promotions.
WMG is being represented by Sidley Austin LLP and Workman Nydegger.
Crumbl has not responded to Billboard‘s request for comment on WMG’s lawsuit.
It’s time to drop the needle on another Executive Turntable, Billboard’s weekly compendium of promotions, hirings, exits and firings — and all things in between — across the music business. There’s been a fair share of news this week, so let’s get cracking.
Sony Music Entertainment named Kevin Foo as managing director for Southeast Asia, overseeing operations in the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, Foo will lead efforts to expand SME’s presence in these rapidly growing music markets, focusing on artist development and audience engagement. He will report to Shridhar Subramaniam, president of Asia and Middle East, and manage a squad including general managers and a vp of international marketing for Southeast Asia. Foo brings a strong track record, having previously served as MD of RCA Records Greater China and GM of SME Taiwan. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he led a cross-border collaboration supporting Taiwanese artist Eric Chou’s charity initiative. Prior to joining the Sony family in 2022, Foo co-founded Umami Records, ran Beep Studios, managed artists through Foundation Music, and did some consulting for UMG. His appointment signals SME’s commitment to growth of local genres like P-pop and T-pop. “Kevin has a unique ability to connect artists, markets, and audiences in ways that drive both commercial and cultural impact,” said Subramaniam. “His deep understanding of the region, coupled with his passion for artist development, makes him an ideal leader to shape the next phase of our Southeast Asia strategy.”
Island Records elevated Matt Palazzolo from vp to senior vp and head of analytics at the UMG imprint. Based in New York, he’ll report directly to co-chairmen and CEOs Imran Majid and Justin Eshak. In his new role, Palazzolo will continue to enhance the label’s data capabilities and provide action-oriented insights to the organization, management partners and artists. Since joining Island in 2022 after a lengthy stint at Sony Music Publishing, Palazzolo and his team have excelled in using insights to support artist development. Eshak praised Palazzolo as “key to our culture of learning” at the label, adding, “he also has a real understanding of music and culture that’s indispensable to the delicate process of combining art and analytics.” Majid emphasized Palazzolo’s skill in integrating analytics into the label’s “DNA… He has an incredible ability to attune to what each department is doing and add value by way of his intensive and comprehensive research.”
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Big Machine Label Group hired Chris Koon as executive vice president of finance. Koon will report directly to BMLG president Andrew Kautz and HYBE America CFO Eric Holden. Koon has over three decades of financial experience across recorded music, distribution and publishing operations, holding financial leadership positions at Universal Music Group/Capitol CMG, managing business acquisitions and integrations. –Jessica Nicholson
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Complex founder Marc Eckō is returning as chief creative and innovation officer, overseeing creative strategy and integrating technologies like artificial intelligence to boost audience engagement. Eckō founded Complex magazine in 2002, transforming how youth culture and streetwear are covered in media. Before Complex, he pioneered Eckō UNLTD., blending music and design. Complex, acquired by NTWRK in 2024 with strategic investment from UMG, Jimmy Iovine, Goldman Sachs and Main Street advisors, has expanded into e-commerce, revived its print magazine, and globally expanded ComplexCon. Additionally, Ray Elias joined as chief marketing officer, leading brand, growth and communications. Elias, with over 25 years of experience, has held pivotal roles at high-growth startups and market-leading brands, including CMO at HotelTonight and StubHub, driving significant business growth and industry disruption.
Smith Entertainment Law Group (SELG), known for its expertise in production counsel for awards shows, series, films, documentaries, and live events, named Lynn Elliot, Esq. as senior counsel. Based in NYC, Elliot brings extensive experience in film, television, music, live events, and new media, having worked on projects like Precious, Alive Inside, and The Rachel Zoe Project. Her clients include producers, writers, directors, musicians, and event promoters. Previously, she served as Associate General Counsel at Dayglo Presents, handling legal matters for ventures like Brooklyn Bowl and Relix Magazine. At SELG, Elliot will lead deal structuring, risk assessment, employment transactions, and business operations support. With a background in film, TV writing, and clinical psychology, she offers a unique blend of creative and legal insight. Kerry Smith, founder and managing partner of SELG, praised Elliot’s breadth of experience and noted “her passion for supporting creative visionaries will further elevate the comprehensive services we offer to our clients.”
Warner Music Nashville promoted Katherine Firsching to director of commercial partnerships and Blair Poirier to manager of commercial partnerships. Both will report to Kristen Williams, svp of radio and commercial partnerships. Firsching, who joined WMG in 2020 as an interactive marketing coordinator, later became manager of video strategy. Poirier joined WMG in 2022 as commercial partnerships coordinator after working at Pierce Public Relations. Williams praised Firsching’s ability to build relationships with partners and artists, highlighting her “driving spirit to learn and win,” while commending Poirier’s skills in DSP account management and her ability to manage workloads “while also building fantastic relationships with our premiere DSP accounts.” They can be reached at katherine.firsching@wmg.com and/or blair.poirier@wmg.com.
Berklee appointed Edward J. Lewis III as senior vp of institutional advancement, effective May 15, a role in which he’ll work with Berklee’s top leadership to drive global fundraising and engagement initiatives. Lewis brings over 20 years of experience in higher education and the performing arts, with expertise in fundraising and strategic planning. Previously, Lewis was president and CEO of the Caramoor Center for music and the arts, where he launched its first major gifts program and advanced diversity and inclusion efforts. As vice chancellor for advancement at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, he led a $75 million fundraising campaign and doubled the school’s endowment. A professional violist, Lewis also held development roles at the University of Maryland. “[Lewis’] extensive leadership and fundraising expertise, coupled with his community-focused approach, will help us realize our ambitious institutional advancement priorities across our campuses,” said president Jim Lucchese.
5B Artist Management announced internal promotions and the launch of its new creative and marketing agency, Pink Motel. Brad Fuhrman has been promoted to senior vp, managing artists like Lamb of God, BABYMETAL and Stone Sour. Lindsey Medina joins as senior manager of business development, bringing experience from Danny Wimmer Presents and Live Nation. In the UK, Adam Foster has been promoted to general manager, working with acts such as Behemoth and Slaughter to Prevail. Pink Motel, led by Stephen Reeder and Audrey Flynn, will focus on music marketing, brand campaigns and digital strategy. The agency already partners with top clients including Sony, BMG and Live Nation, while Reeder and Flynn continue their roles at 5B.
Jay Ahmed has been promoted to head of promotions at London-based promo agency Your Army, where he’ll lead the DJ, UK Radio, international radio and third party playlist departments. Having joined the company seven years ago as a national radio plugger, Ahmed has played a key role in successful campaigns for artists like BICEP, Barry Can’t Swim, Sub Focus, A Little Sound, salute, LF SYSTEM and KILIMANJARO. In his new position, he will oversee all promotional operations, develop global strategies and strengthen ties with media, artist management and label partners. Ahmed expressed gratitude for the opportunity and praised the Your Army team and artist roster, stating his excitement for what lies ahead in his expanded role.
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Warner Music Group announced on Monday (April 14) that Armin Zerza will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 5, reporting to CEO Robert Kyncl. Zerza, who previously served as CFO of Activision Blizzard, brings extensive global financial, commercial and operational leadership experience.
Bryan Castellani, the current executive vp and CFO, will serve until May 5 and then act as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition.
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Zerza has three decades of experience across the entertainment, technology and consumer goods sectors. At Activision Blizzard, the game publisher behind Call of Duty and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, he held roles as CFO and chief commercial officer, playing a pivotal role in the company’s acquisition by Microsoft. Before joining Activision Blizzard in August 2015, Zerza spent over 20 years at Procter & Gamble, serving in various senior leadership roles across North America, Europe and Latin America. He managed multibillion-dollar businesses such as P&G’s European Baby Care and Latin America divisions and was part of the global M&A team.
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CEO Robert Kyncl praised Zerza’s 30 years of global experience and his track record of delivering results through innovation and financial discipline, adding, “He’ll help us evolve our long-term strategy and build WMG for the lasting benefit of our artists, songwriters, investors, employees, and partners.”
“I am thrilled to join WMG, a dynamic and innovative leader in the music industry,” said Zerza. “I believe the business has tremendous potential and look forward to working closely with Robert and the talented team at WMG to help deliver its ambitious vision for innovation, growth, and long-term value creation.”
Castellani joined WMG in August 2023 after nearly 30 years at The Walt Disney Company, rising to CFO for Disney Entertainment & ESPN. Prior to that, he held such roles as evp of finance for Disney Media, where he oversaw its distribution, ad sales and networks businesses, and previously he was evp and CFO of ESPN proper. Castellani succeeded longtime CFO Eric Levin.
“It’s been a rewarding experience to contribute to the ongoing evolution of this great company,” he said. “There’s so much we achieved at a pivotal time for the industry. I thank Robert, the Board of Directors, and everyone at WMG, especially the global finance team.”
Warner Music’s independent music distribution and artist services arm, ADA, has partnered with Three Six Zero Recordings to handle global distribution for all new releases from the label, the companies announced on Monday that (Feb. 24). Three Six Zero Recordings represents multi-platinum acts like WILLOW, Jaden and The Prodigy, as well as artists such as […]
Warner Music Group announced changes to its division overseeing Argentina and Chile on Tuesday (Feb. 11), bringing in Tomás Talarico as the new managing director of Warner Music Southern Cone (née Cono Sur), effective immediately. He succeeds Guillermo Castellani, who will stay on as a consultant during the transition. Talarico will report to Alejandro Duque, president of Warner Music Latin America.
Talarico brings extensive industry experience, having founded MOJO, an independent record label and digital distributor, in 2014. Under his leadership, MOJO expanded across Argentina, Chile and Peru, becoming a key player in the tropical and urban music markets. The company has collaborated with approximately 150 artists and labels, managing audiovisual production and music publishing. According to the hiring announcement, MOJO’s success includes more than 50 Gold and Platinum certified singles and multiple industry awards, including eight Gardel Awards and two Pulsar Awards.
Throughout his career, Talarico has played a significant role in developing emerging artists such as ECKO, Grupo Zumbale Primo, Kaleb Di Masi, Papichamp and Uriel Lozano, among others. He was also a key contributor to the collaborative project Un Poco de Ruido. He’s also a musician, having released five rock and pop albums as a guitarist and singer-songwriter.
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Before founding MOJO, Talarico was a pioneer in digital music distribution, working with companies focused on MP3 and ringtone sales. His early career included a role as a supervisor at Tower Records.
Duque praised Talarico’s entrepreneurial mindset and ability to bridge music and technology “to the service of artists,” also praising Castellani role in developing the careers of major Warner artists such as Maria Becerra and Tiago PZK.
Talarico expressed excitement about joining WMG, highlighting the opportunity to utilize the resources of an international label to support the region.
“To be able to tap into the resources of a major label to superserve the exceptional talent in this region is an incredible opportunity,” he said. “I also want to pay tribute to the remarkable Guillermo Castellani who has nurtured such a strong team and played a huge role in the wider music industry. He leaves big shoes to fill, and I’m looking forward to building on his legacy!”
Castellani reflected on his time at Warner Music, which dates back to early 2002, and lauded the support of Duque and the Warner Music Southern Cone team.
“I am grateful to the family of Warner Music Southern Cone for allowing me to enjoy my work every day: without them it would have been impossible to reach the goals we achieved,” he said. “I wish Tomás success in writing the following chapter in the Southern Cone. I am sure that he will lead Warner Music in its continuous growth so that it will remain a magnet for new music talent in this part of the world.”
Warner Music Group has expanded its corporate development team by appointing Alfonso Perez-Soto as executive vp of corporate development, focusing on recorded music, and Michael LoBiondo as senior vp of corporate development, focusing on publishing. Both will report to Michael Ryan Southern, executive vp and chief corporate development officer, who has led WMG’s global M&A activities since August.
The company said this new structure provides WMG with dedicated dealmakers for each side of the business, enabling targeted investments and acquisitions across music rights and technology. Due to this reset, the leaders of Warner Music’s Emerging Markets territories, who previously reported to Perez-Soto, will now report directly to Simon Robson, president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, recorded music.
Perez-Soto has spent much of the last two decades at Warner Music, having joined the company in 2005 as vp of business development for Latin America and US Hispanic markets. He was bumped up to senior vp in 2012 and in 2017 originated the position of senior vp, global business development and chief commercial officer, emerging markets. A year later he was elevated once again to executive vp of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, and in 2021 was promoted to president of emerging markets. In that role, he has designed and implemented a growth strategy based on M&A, geographical expansion and organic artistic success that significantly expanded Warner’s footprint in these emerging territories. Earlier in his career, Perez-Soto held stints at Telefonica, Universal Music Group and Nokia.
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LoBiondo has been serving as head of business development for Warner Chappell Music, WMG’s music publishing arm, since 2021. In this role, he’ ha’s been responsible for identifying and executing strategic acquisitions and partnerships to benefit the publisher’s frontline songwriters and its iconic song catalog. Prior to this, he held various positions at WMG, where he had a hand in numerous major initiatives, including the acquisition of Parlophone Label Group and several Series A music technology investments. Between his tenures at Warner, LoBiondo worked at the artist development company mtheory. He began his career as an analyst at Goldman Sachs.
Southern expressed confidence in Perez-Soto and LoBiondo, calling them “tenacious and curious leaders with a deep understanding of the music industry and its key players… We’ve committed to grow WMG through a mixture of organic and M&A activity. Now we’ve got a dedicated dealmaking beacon for each set of rights that’ll enable us to continue to improve our service to artists and songwriters.”
