BMG has appointed Marc Johlen as Managing Director for its operations in Germany, Switzerland and Austria (GSA).
He will lead BMG’s integrated music publishing and recording business in its largest operation outside the US and UK with a brief to “drive growth and innovation in the region”.
Johlen, previously Vice President A&R Publishing at the company, joined BMG in 2020 to lead its GSA publishing team, where the company says he has made significant contributions to its roster.
Under his leadership, BMG has signed songwriters and producers including Robin Schulz, Montez, Lucry, Céline, Esther Graf, Bunt., Michael Schulte, 1986zig, AVAION, Boris Brejcha, YouNotUs, Aside, UFO361 and more.
Johlen will be based in Berlin and report to Maximilian Kolb, EVP Continental Europe Repertoire & Marketing.
BMG’s schlager label Telamo, led by CEO Ken Otremba, will continue to report to Kolb.
GSA is BMG’s third largest territory after the US and the UK.
BMG’s local recordings roster includes multi-Platinum certified artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Solomun, Marteria, No Angels, Max Giesinger, Lucry & Suena, Kitschkrieg, Trettmann, Cro, Liaze und Aylo.
Prior to joining BMG, Marc Johlen held key positions at Budde Music, where he was responsible for Kelvin Jones, Nico Santos, Alle Farben, YouNotUs and, in particular, the international success story of Alvaro Soler.
“I am confident that our GSA operations will thrive under his leadership.”
Maximilian Kolb
Maximilian Kolb said: “Marc is a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in publishing, artist management and career development. His global perspective and local expertise make him an ideal fit for this role within our new organizational structure.
“I am confident that our GSA operations will thrive under his leadership. The combination of Marc and Ken means we have a strong leadership team in the German market.”
“I am thrilled to embark on this exciting journey as Managing Director for BMG’s GSA region.”
Marc Johlen
Marc Johlen added: “I am thrilled to embark on this exciting journey as Managing Director for BMG’s GSA region. BMG’s unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation resonates deeply with me.
“I look forward to leading our exceptional teams as we break new ground, amplify voices and shape the future of music in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Together, we will continue to empower artists, elevate their careers and redefine industry standards.”
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