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Music Industry Executive Changes and Acquisitions
Major music companies announce key executive appointments and corporate asset transactions.
Warner Music Group has sold the Germany-based company EMP. Warner Music Group had previously purchased EMP in 2018 for a price of 180 million dollars. The buyer of EMP is whynow, which is a London-based media and commerce company founded by Gabe Jagger, the son of Mick Jagger.
Executive leadership appointments have been announced across multiple companies. Universal Music Group has promoted Frank Briegmann to serve as Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Deutsche Grammophon. In addition, Warner Music UK & Ireland has appointed Sonny Takhar as its Chairman and CEO. Sonny Takhar is set to officially begin his new role in January 2027.
Leadership changes are also taking place at amra. Tomas Ericsson is stepping down from his role as CEO at amra. Starting on January 1, 2027, Tomas Ericsson will officially leave the CEO position at amra and will become the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the company.
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