Marshall Named COO Of Warner/Chappell
• Carianne Marshall will join Warner/Chappell Music as COO, it was announced by Warner/Chappell Chairman & CEO Jon Platt. Marshall spent the past 12 years at SONGS, the prominent independent music publisher, where she most recently served as Partner, Head of Creative Services, and Head of Creative Licensing. Marshall starts in June, reporting to Platt and based at the company’s Los Angeles headquarters.
“Everything we do revolves around our songwriters, and Carianne has epitomized that philosophy throughout her career — creating exceptional moments for songwriters, while helping build an indie publisher into a major global force,” said Platt. “She’s passionate, dynamic and forward-thinking; songwriters love her; and she has forged great relationships across the industry. As the latest addition to my senior management group, she will pioneer innovative opportunities for our songwriters and work with me to evolve the Warner/Chappell culture into the future. I’m pleased to welcome her to our world-class team.”
Marshall commented, “I’m thrilled to be joining Jon and his accomplished team at Warner/Chappell. It’s been a great privilege to empower songwriters, and I eagerly anticipate continuing to do so at a company with such a deep well of talent. Warner/Chappell has committed to developing its roster and people while creating a supportive environment for the global songwriting community, and I’m excited to help reinforce and build upon this legacy. I can think of no better place to be right now, and of no better person to learn from and collaborate with than Jon.” [Photo credit: Chapman Baehler]
