Latest Music Industry Hires: ADA, Penske, Sonos, California Copyright Conference, Dreamliner, Prescription Songs, More
Prescription Songs senior director of A&R Christian Conant. Photo Credit: Taylor Christian Jones
Hereâs a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of July 25th, 2025.If you have a job shuffle to share, weâre all ears. Send us a note to [email protected]. If youâd like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to [email protected]. And, keep track of all the latest music industry hires here.
ADAWarner Music Latin America head Alejandro Duque is now doubling as president of Warner Music-owned ADA.
Penske MediaPenske president George Grobar, a 16-year company vet, is shifting to an advisory role under CEO Jay Penske. Meanwhile, Craig Perreault, also a longtime Penske higher-up, has become president of media and corporate development.
SonosSonos interim CEO Tom Conrad has assumed the role on a permanent basis.
California Copyright ConferenceThe California Copyright Conference has announced its 2025-26 board and officers, with the latter including Disney Musicâs Carolyn Soyars (president), Slipstreamâs Jonathan Lane (VP), SESACâs Alexandra Guzman (treasurer), Bardic Inspirationâs Sarah Brockman (secretary), and beatBreadâs Janelle Hawkes (assistant secretary).
Dreamliner Luxury CoachesLogistics vet John Kesterson has joined Dreamliner as COO.
Prescription SongsPrescription has elevated Nashville-based Christian Conant, whoâs been with the company since 2019, to senior director of A&R.
Julienâs AuctionsJulienâs has formally announced four executive appointments: RPM Productions founder Danny Bennett as senior MD, business development; UMG and WMG A&R vet Ken Blaustein as business-development MD; and both Lou Robinson and Nashville-based Shanna Strassberg as directors of music business development.
The Shalizi GroupShalizi Group has welcomed Listen Up co-founder James Mack, whoâs brought existing management clients Snakehips and OMNOM to the company.
Marathon LiveMark Dinerstein Consulting and JPB Partners have acquired Marathon Live, which has confirmed the namesake Dinerstein as CEO. Marathon founder Josh Billue, for his part, has transitioned to chief development officer.
Music Venue TrustThe Music Venue Trust has added four members to its board of trustees: Ocean Music founder Adrian Norman, Ghostwriter Consultancy & Eventsâ Helen McGee, retired Simmons & Simmons partner Richard Perry, and Deviate Digital founder Sammy Andrews.
VENUTerri Liebler, a 21-year Live Nation vet who joined VENU in late 2024, has been elevated to president of the new growth and strategy division.
AEG PresentsAEG Presents has upped Jim King to CEO of its UK division as well as the European festivals unit. Plus, Steve Homer is transitioning to president of UK touring.
Symphonic DistributionSymphonic has made five hires, including Ripe Records founder Thomas Williamson (an A&R and client-development director for the EU and the UK), Southern Tunes co-owner Sander Stijnen (EU business-development director), and F.W.A co-founder Romain Dilouya (EU A&R and client-development director).
Rounding out the list are Play Nice Collectiveâs Henry Burke (A&R and client-development associate for the EU and UK) and Believe vet Brunno Constante (the same role but for Portugal and Angola).
Additionally, the distributor has promoted roughly four-year team member Gui Morais to manager of A&R and client development for the EU.
Sony Music Publishing Latin + Sony Music Publishing ItalySMP Latin has upped 15-year company vet Monica Jordan to VP of creative A&R, while SMP Italy has boosted five-year team member Margherita Gnech to MD.
Dick Clark ProductionsFormer 88RISING chief revenue officer Michael Chuthakieo has joined Dick Clark Productions as chief commercial officer.
Radio MilwaukeeLongtime radio personality Jon Adler has come aboard Radio Milwaukee as assistant program director, and Maggie Corry has rejoined the station as deputy executive director.
iHeartMedia MilwaukeeAlso in Milwaukee, iHeartMedia has promoted Dan Lenz from sales SVP to market president.
ParagonKERA vet Briana OâHiggins is officially an organizational insights consultant with Paragon.
YamahaMore than 20-year Yamaha higher-up Sotaro Nishida has been named executive officer and audio SVP.
SunoSuno has enlisted Paul Sinclair, previously with Warner Music, to serve as chief music officer.
Chrysalis RecordsReservoirâs Chrysalis has bumped Tina McBye from VP to SVP of commercial music operations.
Apple CorpsBlast COO Tom Greene is poised to begin as CEO of the Beatlesâ Apple Corps in late September.
Atomic Music GroupAtomic Music is welcoming as an agent Bill Hutchison, who joins from Mongrel Music and will reportedly bring all his clients to AMG.
