Mark Baker Joins WMG As VP
Mark Baker has joined Warner Music Group as Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs. In this post, Baker will oversee the company’s public policy positions and initiatives, as well as serve as its primary liaison with governmental and regulatory bodies across the globe. Baker, who will be based at WMG’s New York headquarters, will report jointly to WMG EVP & General Counsel Paul Robinson and EVP, Communications & Marketing James Steven.
“Mark brings an extraordinary depth of experience, intellect, and insight to this important post,” said Paul Robinson and James Steven. “This is a transformational time for the creative community, and we as an industry must remain super-vigilant to ensure that the rights and interests of our artists, our songwriters, and our companies are protected, and the value of music is not merely maintained but enhanced. Decisions made today will set the course for the music industry for decades to come. With his extensive global background, Mark will be an outstanding voice for the WMG family at the intersection of the arts, business and government.”
Baker comes to WMG from Diageo, a global leader in the beverage alcohol industry, most recently serving as Director, Global Trade and Regulatory Affairs. During his 15-year tenure at Diageo, Baker has been based in Washington, DC, Miami, London, and Brussels. Baker began his career as an International Trade Specialist at the US Department of Commerce, followed by a stint as VP, International Trade for the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
