Karen Schoenrock has been named Chief Financial Officer of Global Catalog, Recorded Music and Rhino Entertainment, the catalog division of Warner Music Group.
Based in Los Angeles, she will report to Kevin Gore, President of Global Catalog, Recorded Music, Warner Music Group (WMG).
Schoenrock enters this role after nearly 20 years with WMG, 13 of those years with WMG’s Warner Records, where she most recently served as Vice President of Finance.
Schoenrock started her career in the Special Products division of Warner Music Group before moving on to TV Campaign Manager and Royalty Manager.
She served in numerous roles within Warner Records before landing her most recent gig as Vice President of Finance.
Schoenrock’s appointment follows the announcement of former Rhino CFO David Woirhaye becoming CFO of WMG’s publishing company, Warner Chappell Music.
“She’ll be a critical member of our senior management team, and will play a key role in shaping our future strategies and finding ways to bring them to life with our teams around the world.”
Kevin Gore
Kevin Gore said: “I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with Karen over the last few years during her time at Warner Records, and I’ve always appreciated her insight, dedication, leadership, and positive outlook.
“She’ll be a critical member of our senior management team, and will play a key role in shaping our future strategies and finding ways to bring them to life with our teams around the world.”
“I’m excited to start this new journey with Kevin and the entire Global Catalog and Rhino team, and look forward to working closely with the beloved and storied catalogs that we’re fortunate enough to care for.”
Karen Schoenrock
Karen Schoenrock added: “Warner Music Group has been my home for almost two decades – nearly the entirety of my professional career.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the best people in the business and am grateful to my Warner Records family for a fantastic ride.
“I’m excited to start this new journey with Kevin and the entire Global Catalog and Rhino team, and look forward to working closely with the beloved and storied catalogs that we’re fortunate enough to care for.”Music Business Worldwide
