Rosenthal Joins WCM As Global Head Of Legal

• Peter Rosenthal has been named EVP, Global Head of Legal and Business Affairs at Warner Chappell Music (WCM). In this newly created role Rosenthal will set the strategic vision for the global legal department and help drive financial and business operations for the company. He will also coordinate with performing rights organizations and industry groups and advise on relevant legislation impacting music publishing.

Rosenthal reports to WCM Co-Chairs Guy Moot, CEO, and Carianne Marshall, COO, who jointly stated, “As we continue to prioritize our presence around the world and expand into emerging markets, we need a unified legal strategy. Peter’s guidance and growth mindset will be critical to helping us better serve and protect our songwriters across every genre, globally. We know he’s going to be a powerful partner to us and the team, and we’re so proud to welcome him to our Warner Chappell family.”

Rosenthal joins Warner Chappell from Downtown Music Holdings, where he served as General Counsel and oversaw global legal and business affairs for the company. Prior to joining Downtown in 2018, Rosenthal was a Partner at Ritholz Levy Fields LLP, a law firm specializing in entertainment, media and technology.

“I’m very excited to be joining Warner Chappell at such a pivotal time in its evolution and for our industry at large,” Rosenthal said. “The team is incredible and the work they are doing to advocate for our songwriters and help them navigate complex new technologies and trends is inspiring. We have a real opportunity to amplify these efforts even more and tap into connections both within our own WMG network and with outside organizations, and I’m grateful to Guy and Carianne for entrusting me with this newly envisioned role.” [Photo credit: José Castrellón, Courtesy of Downtown Music Holdings]