Latest Music Industry Job Moves: WK Records, SongVest, Warner Chappell and iHeartMedia Lead Changes
Here's a concise recap of the latest music industry hires and promotions as of November 8th, 2024:
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Key Executive Appointments:
SongVest welcomes PledgeMusic co-founder Jayce Varden as chief strategy officer, while WK Records brings on SiriusXM veteran Azucena Olvera as general manager.
Warner Chappell Music Benelux promotes Lekeisha Irion to A&R head, following her joining the company in early 2023.
Notable Leadership Changes:
- Musixmatch elevates Rio Caraeff and Marco Paglia to co-presidents
- Sony Music Publishing promotes Racheal Conte to VP of sample clearance, legal, and business affairs
- Atlantic Music Group appoints Homemade Projects' Alana Dolgin as first president of digital marketing
iHeartMedia Updates: Despite ongoing layoffs, the company promotes Steve DeLusant to region president for New York and Adam Kurtz maintains his SVP of sales role in Chicago.
Industry Organization Updates:
Songwriters Hall of Fame reelects Nile Rodgers as chairman, with key executives from NMPA, ASCAP, and BMI maintaining their positions.
Agency Developments:
- Reliant Talent Agency hires Keith Richards as festival agent
- Gigantic Tickets promotes three executives: Simon Carpenter (co-CEO), Joe Lilley (co-CTO), and Kelly McKinney (operations head)
- AEG Global Partnerships brings on Brenda Cruz as senior director of global partnerships
Deezer promotes Pedro Kurtz to operations director for the Americas region.