Warner Music’s ADA Launches in Japan
Rebecca Davis editorWarner Music’s independent distribution division ADA launched on Monday in Japan, the world’s second-largest music market. Ex-Universal Music executive Kaz Aida will lead a local team out of Warner Music’s new Tokyo headquarters, reporting directly to Vic Horikiri, COO of Warner Music Japan.Eliah Seton, Warner Music’s president of independent music and creator services, called the Japan launch “a major milestone in ADA’s globalization.”Warner Music Japan president and CEO Kaz Kobayashi said: “The launch of ADA Japan expands Warner Music Group’s offering to the local music community.