A significant wave of executive appointments and promotions has swept through the music industry in October 2024. Here are the key moves:

Triller:

• Kevin McGurn appointed as CEO
• James McCann and Bobby Sarnevesht added to board

The Orchard:

• Jeeyoung Lee: Head of South Korea and Country Manager
• Sungho "Jake" Bae: Director of Artist and Label Services, Asia Pacific
• John Park: Expanded role as SVP of Strategy focusing on Korea

Believe:

• Romain Vivien adds Global Head of Music to current Europe President role
• Johnny Pinchard promoted to A&R Head in UK

Key Executive Moves:

• OpenPlay: Chris McMurtry joins as Senior Solutions Architect
• EastCoast Entertainment: Erin Collums appointed Director of Marketing
• CD Baby: Jean Mischler named SVP of Marketing
• MNRK Music Group: Chris Moncada promoted to COO
• BMG: Melanie McAllister becomes Chief Human Resources Officer
• UMPG UK: David Gray promoted to UK Managing Director and Global Head of A&R
• Warner Music Japan: Takeshi Okada appointed President and CEO

Notable Departures:

• iHeartMedia: Paul Schadt retiring from 96.9 The Kat in February 2025
• Apple Corps: CEO Jeff Jones stepping down after 18 years

New Appointments:

• Killphonic Rights: Syd Butler and Michelle Fantus as co-heads of A&R
• Position Music: Chandler Thurston joins Nashville A&R team
• Capitol Music Group: Justin Grant as SVP/Head of Digital Marketing for Urban; Dante Smith promoted to Head of Digital for Motown

The Mechanical Licensing Collective board welcomes Oak Felder for a second term, along with Rell Lafargue and Jason Rys joining the publisher side.

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