Latest Music Industry Hires: Beyerdynamic, Warner Chappell, More

Jesse Dean, Beyerdynamic’s MD of the Americas. Photo Credit: Beyerdynamic

Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of June 19th, 2026.

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Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic has welcomed RØDE vet Jesse Dean as MD of the Americas.

Warner Chappell Music

After 10 years with Warner Chappell, Julian Franzoni has been elevated to GM for Argentina and Uruguay.

Additionally, Soraib el Jelali, who started with WMG in 2023, is officially Warner Chappell Benelux’s A&R head.

WMG/Africori

Warner Music’s Africori has boosted Johannesburg-based Adam Tiran, who’s been with the company since its founding, to GM.

South Korea’s Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA)

2NE1 member Sandara Park has signed on as a promotional ambassador for South Korea’s OKA, which specializes in, among other things, “cultivating and fostering overseas Korean identity.”

Symphonic

Symphonic has announced four promotions, bumping Janette Berrios (part of the team for 14 years) to corporate-marketing SVP; Lane Roney (six years) to finance SVP; and Taylor Garland (nine years) to EVP and CFO.

Those professionals are based in Tampa. In New York, the distributor has upped Ed Poston (one year) to SVP and head of A&R.

Green Tea Distribution

TLR Distribution’s Quentin Hollis has come aboard Green Tea Distro’s A&R and artist-development team.

Audix

Former Focusrite higher-up Sam Vitali has joined Audix as sales director for European markets.

Legends Global

Caroline Wright, most recently Tepper Sports & Entertainment’s chief venues officer, has stepped in as Legends Global’s North American venues EVP.

LEO33

Longtime artist-development professional Shane Tarleton has been named co-head of LEO33.

NITO

The National Independent Talent Organization’s leadership board has reelected Wayne Forte (Entourage Talent Associates) president and Nelly Neben (Axis Artist Management) treasurer. Plus, NITO co-founder Stormy Shepherd (Leave Home Booking) is the newly elected VP, and Amy Butterer (Outer/Most Agency) has been voted secretary.

Meanwhile, the board’s newest general members are Ineffable Music CEO Thomas Cussins; New Frontier Touring VP Alex Fang; High Road Touring marketing head Liz Pjesky; and Madison House exec Amanda Silecchio-Frederick.

STIM

After eight months as STIM’s interim CEO, Fredrik Tumegård has assumed the role on a permanent basis.

Chrysalis Records/Reservoir

Reservoir’s Chrysalis has promoted longtime team member Marianne Frederick to SVP of manufacturing and distribution.

Serenade

Serenade has added Zoe Warshaw as senior partnerships and marketing manager, and Matt Drayton has been upped to head of strategic partnerships.

Modern Sky

Universal Music-partnered Modern Sky has launched its “Chinese youth culture brand” in the UK as MDSK (0151) and tapped artist manager Leena Lewis to lead the division.

Genius

Eyeing an expansion “beyond its core business into exciting new areas,” Genius has formally promoted Jackie Vignone to chief revenue officer; enlisted Sara Kern to serve as VP of marketing and creative strategy; and named Devon Chaiken VP and head of sales.

Former Amazon Music content acquisition manager Gabe Silverman, for his part, has joined as music partnerships and development lead.

SACEM

SACEM’s board has elected Christine Lidon president and confirmed seven new members: Budde Music France’s Cécile Bernier; Jean-Yves D’Angelo; Anne Dorr; Sylvie Hoarau; Bam Music’s Juliette Metz; Raphaël Pottier; and Béatrice Thiriet.

ContentLens

Former Tips Music CEO Hari Nair is now a pro bono strategic advisor for “AI-powered content intelligence platform” ContentLens.

Because Music

Ed Banger Records founder Pedro Winter is officially Because Music France’s global head of creation and co-MD.

TEG

Ticketek Entertainment Group has named Amy Mackie MD of ticketing, a role that will see the 17-year company vet direct operations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the UK.