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Jim Roppo Joins Warner Records as Vice Chairman
Jim Roppo, former Republic Records CEO, becomes Warner Records Group's new vice chairman to boost artist development and growth.
In brief
Jim Roppo, former Republic Records CEO, becomes Warner Records Group's new vice chairman to boost artist development and growth. Jim Roppo, who led Republic Records, was named Warner Records Group's vice chairman to accelerate growth and artist development. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
Jim Roppo Appointed
Jim Roppo has been named Vice Chairman of Warner Records Group.
From Universal Music Group
Roppo joins from Universal Music Group where he most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Republic Records.
Reports to Aaron Bay-Schuck
In his new role, he will oversee operations across Warner Records Group’s labels, reporting to Chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck.
Announced October 14
The appointment was announced by Warner Records Group on Wednesday (October 14).
Based in Los Angeles
Roppo will be based in Los Angeles, and his start date will be confirmed at a later time, according to the company.
Three Decades at UMG
He joins Warner after nearly three decades at UMG, where he had worked at Republic since 2012.
Artist Development Focus
Bay-Schuck said, 'Everything we do is rooted in artist development, and Jim has spent his career ensuring that creatives have the tools, resources, and support to reach their full potential.'
“EVERYTHING WE DO IS ROOTED IN ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, AND JIM HAS SPENT HIS CAREER ENSURING THAT CREATIVES HAVE THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.”
The essence
Jim Roppo, who led Republic Records, was named Warner Records Group's vice chairman to accelerate growth and artist development.
