Entertainment
Warner Chappell co-chair Carianne Marshall to step down at month's end
CEO Guy Moot will become sole chairman as Warner Music Group streamlines executive leadership.
The short version
- Carianne Marshall is stepping down as COO and co-chair of Warner Chappell Music at the end of September.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- CEO Guy Moot will take over as sole chairman of the publishing division starting October 1.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Marshall will stay with the company through the end of the calendar year to assist with the transition.[The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]
- Warner Music Group indicated the change is part of an effort to streamline its leadership structure.[Variety · Billboard]
Key facts
- Carianne Marshall is stepping down as COO and co-chair of Warner Chappell Music at the end of September.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]
- Guy Moot will become sole chairman of Warner Chappell effective October 1.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]
- Marshall will remain with Warner Chappell through the end of the year to support the transition.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]
- Warner Music Group described the exit as part of a broader effort to streamline its leadership structure.[Variety · Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- A company source attributed the departure to an enterprise-wide move away from co-chair executive models, though WMG did not detail further structural changes publicly.[Billboard]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Warner Chappell COO and Co-Chair Carianne Marshall to DepartThe Hollywood Reporter metered
- Warner Chappell COO/Co-Chair Carianne Marshall Leaves Role After Seven YearsBillboard
- Warner Chappell Co-Chair/COO Carianne Marshall to Step Down From PostVariety metered