Warner Chappell Names Head Of Biz Dev

• Michael LoBiondo has joined Warner Chappell Music as Head of Business Development. In this new role, LoBiondo will identify and execute strategic acquisitions and partnerships for the publisher’s frontline songwriters and iconic repertoire of songs. LoBiondo will be based in Los Angeles and report to Guy Moot, Co-Chair & CEO, and David Woirhaye, EVP & Global CFO.

In a joint statement, Moot and Warner Chappell Music Co-Chair & COO, Carianne Marshall, said, “Michael brings with him a wealth of experience in music and business development from both the recorded and publishing sides of the business. With music becoming increasingly more global, his wide-ranging expertise will be instrumental in helping us execute big-picture deals such as catalog acquisitions and partnerships with emerging technology companies. We’re very excited to welcome Michael to our Warner Chappell family and look forward to everything we’ll accomplish together.”

LoBiondo remarked, “Warner Chappell is committed to building long-term value for its songwriters while fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking culture for its team. With increased activity around catalog acquisitions and new digital platform licensing, the company is ideally positioned to further capitalize on opportunities in the market and I’m excited to contribute to the growth of the company. I’d also like to thank Guy, Carianne, and David for their support and I look forward to working with the entire Warner Chappell team.”

LoBiondo most recently worked at mtheory. Before that he spent a number of years as Sr. Director at Warner Records and Warner Music Group. LoBiondo began his career as an analyst at Goldman Sachs in New York and went on to serve as Assoc. Director of Finance for the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation.