Warner Music Group has announced that Carianne Marshall is to exit her role as Co-Chair and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of WMG, at the end of this month.
A WMG media release said Marshall’s exit comes as the company “streamlines its leadership structure.”
WCM CEO Guy Moot will become the sole chair of WCM, effective October 1. Marshall will remain with the company through the end of the calendar year.
Marshall joined WCM in June 2018 and has co-led the publisher alongside Moot since April 2019.
Marshall’s highlights during that tenture include the introduction of WCM’s Creative Services department to amplify commercial and creative opportunities for songwriters.
“Our talented team will build upon the incredible foundation Carianne has put in place. We thank her for her dedication, impact and wish her the very best in her next chapter.”
Robert Kyncl, Warner Music Group
Robert Kyncl said: “Carianne has been instrumental in building Warner Chappell into the successful company it is today. She’s helped drive exceptional results that have set our songwriters and our business up for long-lasting success.
“Our talented team will build upon the incredible foundation she’s put in place. We thank her for her dedication, impact and wish her the very best in her next chapter.”
Carianne Marshall said: “When Guy and I began this journey together, we wanted to build a songwriter-first home for the creative community. Reflecting on our time, I am proudest not only of our growth, but of the incredible culture and values we’ve fostered together.
“I step away with immense gratitude for Len, Robert, Guy, the WMG Board, and our entire Warner Chappell team knowing that the company has never been better positioned for what’s next.”
“When Guy and I began this journey together, we wanted to build a songwriter-first home for the creative community. Reflecting on our time, I am proudest not only of our growth, but of the incredible culture and values we’ve fostered together.”
Carianne Marshall
Guy Moot said: “Carianne has been an extraordinary partner and a fierce champion for our songwriters and our people over the past seven years.
“Her vision, heart and drive helped us establish an operating foundation that sets Warner Chappell apart and shaped a winning global team. I am deeply grateful for our partnership and wish her every happiness.”
Prior to joining Warner/Chappell, Carianne Marshall was Partner, Head of Creative Services, and Head of Creative Licensing at independent music publisher SONGS.
She joined SONGS in 2006, helping build a roster of over 300 songwriters, including Lorde, The Weeknd, Diplo, DJ Mustard, and many others. Marshall served as the company’s executive leader on the West Coast, consistently posting double-digit revenue growth, while overseeing a creative licensing staff responsible for placing compositions by SONGS’ writers in film, television, commercials, video games, and other visual media. She was also responsible for developing and nurturing the company’s non-top 40 roster.
In 2018, Marshall was named Chief Operating Officer at Warner/Chappell Music. The following year, she was named COO and Co-Chair, being joined by Moot as CEO and Co-Chair.Music Business Worldwide