Warner Bros. Records is undergoing a leadership transition, parent group Warner Music Group announced today. Aaron Bay-Schuck will be named Co-Chairman & CEO at the label and Tom Corson will be named Co-Chairman & Chief Operating Officer, with both executives reporting to Max Lousada who yesterday began his new role as WMG’s CEO, Recorded Music.
The duo will work as a partnership, with Corson running the label’s operations and Bay-Schuck leading WBR’s creative direction. Start dates for Corson and Bay-Schuck will be confirmed at a later time. Current Chairman & CEO Cameron Strang will step down at the end of 2017.
Corson joins the label from RCA Music Group, where he has been President & COO since 2011. He has worked at RCA Music Group since 2000 and, having overseen operations for J, Arista and RCA, played a leading role in developing the careers of Alicia Keys, A$AP Rocky, Bleachers, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters,Justin Timberlake, Khalid, Kings of Leon, Pentatonix, P!nk, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Sia, Usher, Zayn and many others.
Bay-Schuck comes to WBR from Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA) where, as President, A&R, he oversees A&R and creative development. He works with a roster of artists that includes Gwen Stefani, Imagine Dragons, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Ray, Maroon 5, M.I.A, One Republic, Selena Gomez, Skylar Grey, and Zedd, among others.
“At WMG, we’re building a creative and entrepreneurial environment where artists can change culture and make music that matters,” said Lousada. “Tom and Aaron don’t just share our ambition; they both have it in their DNA. That’s why they’ll be such an inspiring duo at WBR, which is always strongest when it’s at its most daring and unexpected. At the cutting edge of a new generation of leaders, Aaron has impeccable taste and a rare ability to help distinctive artists grow into global superstars. Equally, Tom has a super-driven, imaginative approach to championing talent and mentoring executives, as well as a wealth of experience at both major and indie labels. They’re a dynamic combination that will bring in a fresh, new era at one of the greatest record labels of all time.”
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