Latest Music Industry Hires: PRS for Music, UMG, Frontiers, More

Incoming PRS for Music CEO Ben McOwen Wilson. Photo Credit: PRS

Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of July 24th, 2026.

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PRS for Music

PRS for Music has officially announced Ben McOwen Wilson as its next CEO; the former Google Play and Television EMEA managing director is expected to take the reins on October 12th.

As some will recognize, this appears to represent an accelerated succession timetable. In March, PRS indicated that outgoing CEO Andrea Czapary Martin, her decision to step away having been “reached in agreement with the PRS Members’ Council,” would depart “at the end of 2026.”

In a statement, Wilson described PRS’ “most urgent priority” as “protecting the integrity and value of human creativity.” Additionally, the longtime YouTube higher-up, who until early 2026 also served on the Creative Industries Council, said his “first priority will be to listen and learn.”

That approach seems wise. On one hand, Martin’s roughly seven-year tenure brought significant collections and distributions growth. On the other hand, the period wasn’t without challenges for PRS, among them Blur drummer David Rowntree’s “black box” lawsuit; a different complaint from songwriters; and related admin-rate criticism from Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Thom Yorke.

Meanwhile, Wilson’s tech experience is worth keeping in mind amid AI’s rise, about which nearly 80% of UK musicians have concerns, per a PRS survey. So is the possibility that the same experience, plus the plans “to listen and learn,” may set the stage for a long-overdue music-monitoring overhaul.

Universal Music Group

Former Skechers, Nike, and Timberland exec Tseyin Foo has joined UMG as president, global supply chain.

Frontiers Label Group

Frontiers has welcomed ex-AFM Records team member Timo Hoffmann as head of A&R, Germany.

Academy of Country Music

Station Entertainment co-founder Andy Schuon is now the Academy of Country Music’s CEO.

Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen has announced John Legend as its global brand ambassador.