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Warner Music headhunts Sony’s Ole Obermann for key digital role

By | Published on Wednesday 30 November 2016

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Warner Music chief Stephen Cooper has been out poaching again, sneaking into the part of the musical forest they call Sony Vale to capture himself an Ole Obermann. And blimey, if he didn’t just nab himself the best of all the Ole Obermanns, aka Ole Obermann.

“With two decades of diverse digital experience, Ole has the special skill-set needed to forge new business models with tech start-ups and big players alike, while nurturing WMG’s existing partnerships”, declared the Coop, having put away his musket and poaching net and set the newly captured Obermann free in among the slightly smaller but nevertheless well-kept corner of the aforementioned pop forest that is colloquially known as Warner Wood.

“He brings a deep understanding of both global and local streaming markets, data-driven commercial acumen, and a principled, artist-centric sensibility to his new post”, the poacher-in-chief continued. “We are committed to championing the value of music, expanding the universe of opportunity for our artists, and helping them create change, not merely embrace it. Ole’s vision and leadership will make him a valuable asset in achieving our mission”.

“It is an exciting time to be joining Warner Music Group, as we accelerate streaming growth and partner with emerging technology companies to open up new sources of revenue for our artists”, reckons the Obermann, who seemingly appreciates the greenness of the grass on this side of the forest. “I look forward to working closely with Steve and our global leadership to sharpen Warner’s competitive edge, and build on the company’s position as the most artist-friendly and innovative music company”.

Yeah, whatever. Obermann used to work at Sony Music and is now Chief Digital Officer and Executive VP of Business Development at Warner Music, something I’m sure you all successfully garnered in amongst all that musical forest nonsense.



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