Connolly Named GM, Rhino UK
• Warner Music announced that Darina Connolly has joined Rhino UK as the label’s General Manager. In her new role, Connolly will be responsible for overseeing and spearheading the marketing activity for the label’s iconic artists, who include David Bowie, Enya, Fleetwood Mac, Joy Division, Madonna, Prince and Tina Turner.
Connolly was most recently Head of Music Partnerships at TikTok, having joined the company in 2020 as Head of Label Partnerships. Before joining TikTok, she worked for Apple Music as Music Partnerships Manager for UK & Ireland, helping in the launch of the Apple Music platform in 2015, as well as booking acts for the Apple Music Festival. She earlier held roles at Sony Music and MTV.
Connolly will report directly to Dirk Ewald, Warner Music SVP, Global Catalogue, with a dotted line to WMUK’s COO, Isabel Garvey. Ewald commented, “Catalogue continues to play an incredibly important role in our business, so it’s imperative we are fully aligned and collaborating across our company. I’m very much looking forward to working alongside Darina as Rhino UK continues to super-serve the amazing artists and their music that we have been entrusted with at Warner Music.”
“Rhino UK is home to some of the most recognized songs and successful artists ever, so I’m honoured to be stepping into this new role,” Connolly said. “I’ve been lucky enough to have been involved in viral moments and innovative marketing activations that have propelled classic tracks back into the public consciousness and to a new audience. I hope to help create more opportunities that will breathe new life into our iconic songs.”
Garvey added, “I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring in such an experienced and passionate leader to run Rhino UK. The way people discover catalogue music is always evolving, and Darina has been at the forefront of the artists and platforms driving the most exciting trends and cultural moments. To have her at the helm of Rhino, using her expertise and knowledge to help our most legendary artists reach new audiences is really exciting.”
Warner Music can also confirm that, after a successful ten-year run, Tom Gallacher has left Rhino UK to relocate to Scotland with his family. He leaves with everyone’s best wishes.
