Other hires and promotions within the music industry took place at Disney Music Group, Sound Royalties and Amazon Music.

Company launches this week include Soka Records, Vitalize Records, Longview Communications and FanClub AI.

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Until the transaction closes, BMG and Concord's current CFOs will continue in their respective roles.

Cohen, a veteran of 300 Entertainment, will lead Believe's first frontline foray into the United States, part of a broader U.S. strategy.

Entourage's founder, Wayne Forte, has been on Paladin's board since its 2021 inception.

This week's Executive Turntable column includes promotions and hires at PopCult, Fox Rothschild, LyricFind and more.

The executive has played a key role in signing artists including Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line, Riley Green, Carly Pearce and Midland.

Cook, who served in the role for nearly 15 years, will remain involved with the company as executive chairman. John Ternus is set to succeed him as CEO.

The new company is involved in Usher and Chris Brown's recently announced co-headline tour.

Mabe has hired several executives who worked with her at her former company.

The executive brought now-megastar Zach Bryan to the label in 2020.

After eight years at the streaming giant, the executive announced he was "stepping into my next chapter."

Other recent executive hires and promotions include moves at CAA, ATG, Shore Fire Media and Spirit Music.

Sarah Rothschild is charged with deepening the company's relationships with institutional investors as it aims to open several new amphitheaters by year's end.

The longtime A&R executive had served as president of the label since 2023, and will take over for industry legend Sylvia Rhone, who left last September.

Your weekly roundup of promotions, hires and exits across music. This go-round? Appointments at AudioSalad, Peermusic, SGPS/ShowRig and more.

The merch division also announced several additional new hires and promotions, including general manager Eric Mackay.

Your weekly roundup of promotions, hires and exits across music. This go-round? Big moves at WCM, whynow, Dammy Wimmer, 1916, LVRN Records and more.

The Los Angeles-based agent had previously been global head of contemporary music and touring at WME.

Your weekly roundup of promotions, hires and exits across music. This go-round? Big moves at SMP, Electric Feel, Pipeline, Better Noise, NAMM and more.

Martin, who joined PRS in 2019, oversaw its pandemic response and helped drive the U.K. collecting society to a decade of growth.

Your weekly roundup of promotions, hires and exits across music. This go-round? Big moves at SMP, CAA, Klaris, Sun Label Group, Symphonic and more.

Sirota will lead Suno's commercial strategy, music industry relationships, platform partnerships and enterprise solutions.

Your weekly roundup of promotions, hires and exits across music. This go-round? Big moves at Warner Chappell Italy, Secretly Distribution, Qobuz and more.

The Downtown CEO steps into VMG’s COO role as founder Justin Kalifowitz departs after nearly two decades.

Black, who began at the label as an intern in 2008, has signed artists including The Front Bottoms.

The ONErpm Nashville office has also hired Josh Tomlinson, Lindsey Terry and Chad Neville.

The indie publisher makes its second major executive move of the year.

The longtime Nashville executive is stepping away from his role after more than 18 years with the company and four decades in music.