Former Lorde Manager Fired by Warner Music Australia for Sexual Harassment
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWarner Music Group terminated the employment contract of Scott Maclachlan, a senior VP of A&R in its Australian office, after an investigation into sexual harassment claims, a rep for the company confirms to Variety. The British-born Maclachlan is widely credited with discovering Grammy-winning singer Lorde and managing her at his Saiko Management until 2016.The news was first reported by the New Zealand publication Stuff and Music Business Worldwide.“Warner Music is committed to providing a safe, professional environment for all our team,” the company said in a statement.