Nadelman Named CFO @ WBR

• Warner Bros. Records (WBR) announced the appointment of Michele Nadelman as Chief Financial Officer. Nadelman joins WBR following 12 years at Concord Music, where she was CFO of Recorded Music and SVP of Finance for Concord Music Corporate. In her new position, she will be based at WBR’s headquarters in Los Angeles and report to Co-Chairman & COO Tom Corson, who said, “Michele brings a great combination of financial savvy and hands-on label experience to her new post at WBR. Not only does she have a stellar track record as a CFO, but her involvement in deal-making and acquisitions across both major companies and indie operations makes her a tremendous addition to our senior management squad. As we explore new ventures and platforms, Michele comes to WBR at just the right time, and I’m delighted to welcome her to the team.”

Nadelman remarked, “I’m thrilled to be joining WBR at such an exciting moment in both the label’s and the industry’s evolution. The opportunities on the creative and business fronts are more exciting and diverse than ever, and I’m looking forward to working with the entire team to help make great things happen. I’d like to thank Tom and [Co-Chairman & CEO] Aaron [Bay-Schuck] for bringing me on board and opening up a new chapter in my career.”

While at Concord Music, Nadelman managed a string of successful M&A transactions, including the company’s merger with Bicycle Music, the acquisition and integration of Imagem, the merger with Village Roadshow Pictures Group, and the integration of Paul McCartney/Wings‘ catalog administration. Prior to joining Concord in 2007, Nadelman held management roles at The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., Gameworks, DMX Music and Lucky Strike Lanes.