Warner Records Group has appointed Jim Roppo Vice Chairman, giving the former Republic Records chief responsibility for operations across the group’s labels.
Roppo will be based in Los Angeles and report to Aaron Bay-Schuck, the group’s Chairman and CEO (chief executive officer).
He moves to Warner after nearly three decades at Universal Music Group. His most recent position was Chairman and CEO of Republic Records, where his remit covered global strategy, operations and artist development.
Before that, Roppo was President and COO (chief operating officer) of Republic Collective, an umbrella group whose imprints included Republic, Island, Def Jam and Mercury.
Bay-Schuck said: “Everything we do is rooted in artist development, and Jim has spent his career ensuring that creatives have the tools, resources, and support to reach their full potential.”
Roppo said: “My focus has always been on backing great music and helping teams win, and I look forward to bringing that to Warner. My biggest thanks to Aaron for this opportunity.”
