Major Music Industry Moves: Key Hires at Range Music, Downtown, AEG, and More
Recent executive movements and appointments across the music industry have brought significant changes to several major companies. Here's a comprehensive overview of the latest music industry hires and promotions as of May 9th, 2025.
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Range Music expands its operations with the launch of a composer division, bringing on Kraft-Engel veteran Jeff Jernigan as their inaugural hire.
Dynamic Talent International strengthens its presence in Nashville with a new Music City office, appointing former Reliant booking coordinator Robert Baugh as their local agent.
Downtown Music Publishing makes two significant moves: hiring Jason Taylor, previously with Iconoclast A&R, as VP of business development, while promoting long-time executive Bea Koramblyum to global head of business affairs and VP of business development after 14 years with the company.
AEG Presents Europe welcomes Andrew Spencer as COO, with the former Frontier Touring chief commercial officer set to relocate from Australia to London this summer.
Other notable appointments include:
- Boyarski Fritz: Alex Stolls elevated to partner
- Horus Music: Rich Orchard joins as MD from CD Baby
- Capitol Music Group: Sara Nix and Joe Mortimer appointed as creative SVPs
- Rolling Stone: Julian Holguin becomes CEO, with Gus Wenner moving to executive chairman
In departure news, Lori Christian is leaving her position as marketing EVP at UMG Nashville after 16 years with Universal Music.