Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
• Warner Music Group announced that Warner Records Co-Chairman and COO Tom Corson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the entire organization.
Corson reports directly to WMG CEO Robert Kyncl, who commented, “Tom is one of the most dynamic, respected, and effective executives in the music business, and a fierce champion of talent. Together with [co-Chairman & CEO] Aaron [Bay-Schuck], he’s helped architect Warner Records’ resurgence, and we’ll leverage his vision, disciplined execution, and deep experience across the entire company as we continue to deliver for our artists and songwriters while achieving our top and bottom line goals.”
Corson said, “It’s an honor to step into this role during such a transformative era for both our company and the industry at large. A huge thanks to Robert for the opportunity, as well as to Aaron and the Warner Records team for the unforgettable run. I’m looking forward to building on our momentum, turbocharging operations, and creating even more impactful opportunities for our incredible artists and songwriters worldwide.”
Corson joined Warner Records in 2018 as Co-Chairman & COO. Prior to joining WMG, Corson spent over four decades in senior leadership positions across major music groups, most recently serving as President & COO of RCA Music Group. [Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner]
