Executive Turntable: Warner Music, AEG Presents Name New Korea Heads & More Industry Hires
Riser House, Oak View Group and Sexton Entertainment Group were among those to see new hires and promotions in the music industry.
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Jieun Kim has been elevated to president of Warner Music Korea, Warner Music Group announced. She will report directly to Lo-Ting Fai, also known as Lofai, president of Warner Music APAC.
Prior to her promotion, Kim served as CFO of Warner Music Korea after joining the company in 20223 from Tiffany & Co. While at Tiffany, Kim served in senior finance and retail operations leadership roles.
“It’s a privilege to lead such a talented and passionate team at a pivotal moment when Korean music continues to define the global cultural landscape,” Kim said in a statement. “Our mission is to significantly scale our presence in this vital market while providing a sophisticated global platform for artists from a variety of genres. I want to thank Lofai for his unwavering support and partnership as we enter this next phase of strategic growth.”
Lofai added, “Jieun is an exceptional executive who possesses a rare blend of financial rigor and creative vision. The deep trust she’s already established with key partners across Korea makes her the ideal leader to drive our ambitious agenda. With Jieun at the helm, supported by her brilliant team, I’m confident that we’ll unlock unprecedented opportunities for our Korean artists both at home and on the world stage.”
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Lofai was named president of Warner Music APAC last August, joining the company from telecoms company PCCW, where he served as CEO of its subsidiary, MaKerVille. — Ariel King
