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Warner Music Group CEO Stephen Cooper To Step Down Next Year

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Warner Music Group said Wednesday that it has begun planning for the succession of chief executive Stephen Cooper and expects to announce a new CEO by the end of 2023.Cooper, 75, who has held the post since 2011, will continue to serve as CEO and director until his replacement is appointed.

WMG’ board will look inside and outside the company. Internally. Max Lousada, WMG’s CEO of recorded music, is considered the most likely candidate.The exec led WMG through its IPO in June of 2020.

He has driven the transformation of the company in the streaming age and overseen global expansion, digital diversification, and M&A including acquisitions of Parlophone Label Group, Gold Typhoon, Spinnin’, Africori and 300 Entertainment.

He established film and TV division, Warner Music Entertainment and helped grow a network of direct-to-consumer services including EMP, HipHopDX, IMGN, Songkick and UPROXX.Cooper is a turnaround expert who has held positions in a number of industries.

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