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Sonny Takhar Named Warner Music UK & Ireland CEO
Sonny Takhar will become President and CEO of Warner Music UK & Ireland in January 2027, overseeing ADA’s UK and Ireland operations and working closely with Val Blavatnik, Elliot Grainge and Aaron Bay-Schuck.
Takhar will take up the position in January 2027 and will report to Val Blavatnik. He will work in close partnership with Elliot Grainge and Aaron Bay-Schuck.
He said he is pleased to lead the next chapter of Warner Music UK & Ireland. He also said he aims to build an artist-centered organization that supports artists in building long-term global careers.
As a co-founder of Syco Entertainment, Takhar led a roster that reached more than 400 million record sales. He played a central role in advancing the careers of One Direction, Labrinth, Leona Lewis, Little Mix, James Arthur and Fifth Harmony.
Takhar also founded Los Angeles-based KYN Entertainment through a joint venture with Live Nation. He managed Westlife's worldwide sold-out stadium tours and managed songwriter and producer Steve Mac.
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