With the information immediately (Sept. 14) that Jon Platt could be exiting his role as chairman/CEO of Warner/Chappell Music Publishing earlier than the tip of the yr, Warner Music Group CEO Stephen Cooper issued a press release thanking Platt for his work throughout his tenure on the firm and recognizing his accomplishments. Cooper’s memo, which was obtained by Billboard, will be learn in full under.
Hi everybody,
As a few of you’ve gotten heard from Jon Platt, he will probably be leaving Warner/Chappell earlier than the tip of this calendar yr. An announcement will probably be made sooner or later about the place he’s headed.
I do know that a lot of you, like me, will probably be sorry to see Jon go. He’s one of many trade’s most interesting — principled, pushed, and compassionate. Warner/Chappell is a really completely different firm than the one he joined in 2012, and he leaves it nicely positioned for continued progress and alter. Our songwriters’ success in shaping the hits of immediately and the sounds of tomorrow is attracting a wealth of inventive expertise in any respect phases of their careers. At the identical time, our excellent international workforce is rising its fame for all the time backing our songwriters with integrity and ambition.
While we determine a brand new CEO, Jon will work with COO Carianne Marshall and the senior administration workforce to make sure a clean transition. With the Warner/Chappell U.S. workforce’s upcoming transfer to our new LA HQ, we have now an amazing alternative to construct on our sturdy momentum.
Just final week, Warner/Chappell was acknowledged as NMPA’s No.1 Gold & Platinum Honoree for July 2018. Also, earlier this month, we launched an thrilling division referred to as Creative Services. Led by Carianne, the brand new workforce will probably be liable for figuring out recent methods to super-serve our songwriters. At the identical time, we proceed to develop our A&R exercise, evolve our songwriter portal, and develop our experience all over the world. This is all a part of our perception that the way forward for our firm goes hand-in-hand with the careers of our songwriters, our artists, and our individuals.
On October 11, Jon is being honored at City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Gala, which would be the good alternative to have fun his accomplishments. In the meantime, please be part of me in thanking him for all he’s carried out and achieved right here. On a private degree, I’ve loved being a part of Jon’s journey and I want him the perfect.
Steve
