Major Music Industry Executives Shuffle: Goldenvoice, WMG, BigHit Lead December's Key Appointments

By Marcus Delano Thompson

December 7, 2024 at 02:47 AM

Here's a concise recap of notable music industry moves and appointments as of December 6th, 2024:

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Smiling woman with dark hair

Goldenvoice

  • Lea Swanson promoted to VP of talent after 17 years at AEG Presents
  • Susan Rosenbluth announces retirement

Warner Music Group

  • Dan Rosen expands role to oversee Warner Chappell in Australasia
  • Brady Bedard joins Atlantic Music Group as EVP of promotion
  • Cara Donatto returns as EVP of media strategy

BigHit

  • Shin Seon-jeong appointed CEO after 15-year tenure

Sony Music UK

  • Azi Eftekhari named COO

NITO New Board Members

  • Wayne Forte (President)
  • Tom Chauncey (VP)
  • Matt Yasecko (Secretary)
  • Nelly Neben (Treasurer)

Third Side Music

  • Brontë Jane elevated to EVP of creative/A&R
  • Mariah Flores promoted to creative/A&R manager

Notable Appointments:

  • Jenny Ericsson: CEO of Lucille Group
  • Natasha Baldwin: President of Global Classics for Jazz and Screen at UMG
  • Clemens Trautmann: Expanded role at Deutsche Grammophon
  • Katie Kerkhover: SVP of A&R at BMG North America
  • Jeff Roberto: Marketing SVP at Splice
  • Rebecca Dixon: Global Head of Marketing at Various Artists Management

Departures:

  • Steve Honeycomb retiring from iHeartMedia Hartford and New Haven
  • Stephanie Adamu exits Empire UK to launch Kobra Culture

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Gavel in courtroom

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Cartoon music stage with audience

Mariah Carey wearing red

Mariah Carey wearing red

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