Tom Corson promoted to new position as COO of Warner Music Group
Warner Data Co-Chairman and COO Tom Corson has been promoted to Chief Working Officer (COO) of Warner Music Group, reporting on to WMG CEO Robert Kyncl.
Corson succeeds the outgoing Armin Zerza, who WMG introduced earlier is leaving his twin CFO/COO position on the firm.
In his new position, Corson will carry international advertising, merch, D2C, provide chain, and extra underneath his purview, stated Warner in a press launch, “whereas persevering with to drive robust momentum at Warner Data alongside Co-Chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck for a transitional interval.”
Robert Kyncl stated: “Tom is likely one of the most dynamic, revered, and efficient executives within the music enterprise, and a fierce champion of expertise.
“Along with Aaron, he’s helped architect Warner Data’ resurgence, and we’ll leverage his imaginative and prescient, disciplined execution, and deep expertise throughout your complete firm as we proceed to ship for our artists and songwriters whereas reaching our high and backside line targets.”
Tom Corson stated: “It’s an honor to step into this position throughout such a transformative period for each our firm and the trade at massive. An enormous due to Robert for the chance, in addition to to Aaron and the Warner Data crew for the unforgettable run.
“I’m trying ahead to constructing on our momentum, turbocharging operations, and creating much more impactful alternatives for our unbelievable artists and songwriters worldwide.”
Corson joined Warner Data in 2018 as Co-Chairman and COO and has been main the label’s enterprise operations, technique, and industrial growth ever since.
Below Corson and Bay-Schuck, the label has delivered success for artists akin to Madonna, Pink Sizzling Chili Peppers, Dua Lipa, Zach Bryan, Benson Boone, Michael Bublé, Teddy Swims, Linkin Park, Cody Johnson, and Sombr.
Previous to becoming a member of Warner Music Group, Corson spent over 4 a long time in senior management positions throughout main music teams, most just lately serving as President and COO of RCA Music Group.Music Enterprise Worldwide
