Aaron Bay-Schuck Officially Joins WBR
• Well, it only took a year after his appointment was originally announced, but, effective Oct. 1, 2018, Aaron Bay-Schuck is finally contractually free to take his place alongside Tom Corson as co-Chairman/CEO of Warner Bros. Records.
It was October 3, 2017, the day after Max Lousada began his new role as WMG’s CEO, Recorded Music, when WBR initially broke the news of its planned leadership transition — Corson (right), former President/COO of RCA Records was named co-President & COO of Warner Bros. Records, and Bay-Schuck (left), former President of A&R at Interscope Geffen A&M would be named co-Chairman & CEO. Corson assumed his post on Jan. 2, 2018, but Bay-Schuck had to wait until his Interscope contract expired before making the move. Corson and Bay-Schuck succeed former Warner Bros. Chairman & CEO Cameron Strang, who stepped down at the end of 2017 after five years.
In a staff memo, Lousada said, “I’m happy to say that Aaron Bay-Schuck started today as Warner Bros. Records’ Co-Chairman & CEO. Aaron is at the forefront of a new generation of leaders and has a true fan’s infectious love of music. In keeping with WBR’s history as a beacon for creative pioneers, he’s one of those bright talents that both game-changing artists and gifted executives gravitate towards. He brings ambitious vision and impeccable taste to our global team.” He continued, “I also want to thank Tom for the fantastic job he’s been doing since coming on board nine months ago. With Aaron and Tom as Co-Chairs, WBR has entered a new era of reinvention, collaboration, and possibility. Tom and Aaron will make a dynamic partnership, complementing each other’s strengths, as they build the careers of diverse, influential artists.”
In conclusion, Lousada said, “WBR is filled with super-talented people, and I’m excited about the great things that Tom, Aaron, and all of you will achieve together. Please join me in warmly welcoming Aaron to the family.” [Special thanks to Melinda Newman at Billboard]
