Bay-Schuck & Corson To Run WBR

It’s official: Warner Music Group (WMG) just announced a leadership transition at the iconic Warner Bros. Records (WBR) — Aaron Bay-Schuck will be named Co-Chairman & CEO and Tom Corson will be named Co-Chairman & Chief Operating Officer. Both will report 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.

Bay-Schock (left) will join WBR from Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA) where, as President, A&R, he oversees A&R and creative development. Carson (right) will join from RCA Music Group, where he has been President & COO since 2011.

In making the announcement, Lousada said, “At WMG, we’re building a creative and entrepreneurial environment where artists can change culture and make music that matters. 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.”