Warner Music France’s new president, Alain Veille.
Here’s a recap of recent executive shuffles — including both hirings and in-house promotions — from across the music industry.
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Warner Music France
Warner Music France President Thierry Chassagne is set to retire after 35 years in the music industry, and 20-year Warner Music France veteran Alain Veille will officially succeed him on January 1st, 2021.
Sony Music Masterworks
Sony Music Masterworks has partnered with touring entrepreneurs Stephen Lindsay and Brett Sirota to form a new booking agency, RoadCo Entertainment, which will develop and produce live events in the family entertainment space.
Activist Artists Management (AAM)
Activist Artists Management has promoted seven-year team member Anna Kolander to senior director of A&R/creative in its Nashville office, in addition to naming Nathan Chwat, who started with the company as an intern, artist manager in its Los Angeles division.
AAM has also promoted Vineetha Ramesh to associate manager in L.A.
United Talent Agency (UTA)
United Talent Agency has hired former Paradigm agents Jeffrey Hasson and Matt Meyer.
Reform Alliance
Meek Mill and Jay-Z’s prison-reform organization, Reform Alliance, has tapped former NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) higher-up Janet Choi to serve as chief content and communications officer.
Ingrooves Music Group
Ingrooves Music Group has expanded into Spain, opening an office in Madrid and designating Ditto Music veteran Antón Suárez country manager.
Loud Records
Recently relaunched indie label Loud Records has named Monark Entertainment’s founder and CEO, Karla Ortiz, head of digital marketing.
Spotify
Former Google and Patreon higher-up Camille Hearst has been appointed head of Spotify for Artists.
Patchwork Presents
Anthony Paolercio, who was previously an agent with UTA, has joined Patchwork Presents as a partner.
Amazon Music
Amazon Music has promoted seven-year company exec Jillian Gerngross to director of Amazon Music Europe. Additionally, Amazon Music Europe’s preceding director, Paul Firth, is now leading the streaming service’s international division.