Warner Names Butzky EVP/Brand Partnerships, Sync
• Claudia Butzky has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Brand Partnerships & Sync for Warner Records.
In her expanded role, Butzky will continue to lead the label’s Brand Partnership team while also overseeing the strategy for creative music placement & campaigns across film, television, gaming, sports, and related platforms. Butzky is based at the company’s downtown Los Angeles headquarters and reports to Co-Chairman & COO, Tom Corson, who said, “Claudia is one of the most well-respected and admired strategic branding experts. She’s a powerful creative force who brings tremendous value to our artists, their music, and our company as a whole. Both Aaron and I know she will continue to deliver stellar results for Warner Records.”
“I continue to be inspired by the bold thinking and unparalleled drive of Tom, Aaron, and the incredible team at Warner Records,” said Butzky. “This is such an exciting time in our company’s storied history and I’m honored to have this expanded opportunity and thrilled to work with such talented artists, execs, and an amazing Brand and Sync department.”
Butzky was most recently SVP, Brand Partnerships, Strategic Marketing & Commercial Sync Licensing at Warner Records. She previously worked for RCA Records as SVP, Global Brand Partnerships. Prior to joining J Records in 2000 (which later merged with RCA), Butzky worked for Island Records and Def Jam Recordings.
