Warner Music Group has announced that Dan Rosen, current president of Warner Music Australia, will expand his responsibilities to include Warner Chappell Music.
The move unites the leadership of Australia and New Zealand’s recorded music and publishing businesses.
Rosen will report to both parties Guy MutterCo-Chairman and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, and SimonRobsonPresident of Recorded Music for WMG Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is also currently responsible for recorded music operations in Asia Pacific.
WMG said the move underscores its commitment to “creating a new, all-encompassing home for Australia’s artists and songwriters, while retaining the unique identity of each sector”.
WMG said the executive “brings exceptional skill, a flexible approach and a natural curiosity to Rosen, who is deeply rooted in the creative industries and has a deep understanding of the publishing business in addition to being an artist and songwriter himself.”
In his newly expanded role, Rosen will be tasked with growing Warner Chappell Music Australia’s business, “cultivating[ing] Cooperation between the two departments reaches a new level and creates[ing] New opportunities for artists and songwriters”.
WMG said that under Rosen’s leadership, Warner Music Australia has achieved significant growth in domestic and international revenue, with deals signed with newcomers such as Brad Cox, James Johnson and Atlantic Records co-signed Balu Brigada and Blusher, and supported the careers of Budjerah, Kita Alexander and Oliver Cronin.
WMG said Rosen is also committed to cultivating Warner Music’s global stars in the region, with the likes of Benson Boone, Charli xcx, Fred Again and Teddy Swims all finding success in the market.
“I am extremely excited to take on this expanded role and honored to serve our incredible recording artists and songwriters with passion and innovation.”
Dan Rosen
Dan Rosen said: “I am extremely excited to take on this expanded role and honored to serve our incredible recording artists and songwriters in a passionate and innovative way.
“We are creating a truly unique source of creative power for the Australian music community, by creating an environment where artists and songwriters are celebrated and empowered to take their work to new heights locally and globally. .
“Warner Chappelle Music has an outstanding roster of songwriters and I look forward to expanding its repertoire and reaching across Australia, bringing it exciting new growth and opportunities.”
“The Australian music industry is both dynamic and diverse, and over the past few years we have worked hard to develop frontline staff from the ground up – I’m delighted Dan will be able to build on this with his overall vision for the region.”
Guy Moot, Warner Chappell Music
Guy Moot, Co-Chairman and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, said: “Dan’s passion for music, deep understanding of the industry and his experience in law, policy and artist advocacy are complemented by his experience as a A career as a songwriter that uniquely positions him to lead a strong and unique division in recorded music and publishing.
“The Australian music industry is both dynamic and diverse, and over the past few years we have worked hard to develop frontline staff from the ground up – I’m delighted Dan will be able to build on this with his overall vision for the region.”
“Dan has been an outstanding leader for Warner Music Australia, constantly pushing the envelope and supporting the careers of artists and songwriters.”
Simon Robson, Warner Music Group
Simon Robson, president of recorded music for Warner Music Group EMEA, added: “Dan has been an outstanding leader for Warner Music Australia, constantly pushing the envelope and supporting the careers of artists and songwriters.
“This expanded role will enable him to strengthen our entire proposition in the region and set new standards for how we serve the creative community.”
Rosen began his career as a founding member of the band Second Dan, which rose to prominence after winning Triple J’s Unearthed competition in 2003.
In addition to music, Rosen is a qualified lawyer and policy expert, has served as a senior adviser to the Australian government, and was a recipient of a Fulbright scholarship to graduate school at New York University. Returning to Australia in 2010, Dan became CEO of the Australian recording industry bodies ARIA and PPCA, where Dan championed artists’ rights, implemented key reforms and led government support for the creative industries during COVID-19.global music business
