SYDNEY, NSW (CelebrityAccess) — Warner Music Group (WMG) announced that Dan Rosen, the current President of Warner Music Australasia, has had his portfolio expanded to include Warner Chappell Music, uniting the label group’s recorded music and publishing divisions in both Australia and New Zealand.
In his newly expanded role, Rosen will report to both Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, and Simon Robson, President of EMEA, Recorded Music, WMG, who is currently overseeing recorded music in APAC.
“I am incredibly excited to take on this expanded role and it is a privilege to passionately and innovatively serve our incredible roster of recording artists and songwriters. We are building a truly unique creative powerhouse for the music community in Australasia, by fostering an environment where artists and songwriters are celebrated and empowered to elevate their work to new heights both locally and globally. The rosters of songwriters at Warner Chappell Music is exceptional, and I look forward to expanding its repertoire and reach across Australasia, positioning it for exciting new growth and opportunities,” Rosen said.
“Dan’s passion for music, his deep understanding of the industry and his experience across law, policy and artist advocacy, as well as his career as a songwriter, give him a unique skill set to lead both strong, distinctive divisions of recorded music and publishing. The Australasian music industry is both dynamic and diverse, and over the last few years we’ve worked hard to grow a frontline roster from scratch – I’m delighted Dan will be building on this with his holistic vision for the region,” added Guy Moot.
Rosen began his career in music as an artist and was a founding member of the band Second Dan, which staked its claim to fame after winning Triple J’s Unearthed Competition in 2003. He went on to a career as a lawyer and policy expert in the U.S. before returning to Australia in 2010 for a role as CEO of ARIA and PPCA, the Australian label association and royalty collection society.
