Warner Chappell Music co-chair and chief operating officer Carianne Marshall is exiting her role at the company at the end of the month, the music publisher announced on Monday, a major shift ending Marshall’s seven-year leadership tenure at the company.
With Marshall’s departure, Guy Moot, the other co-chair and Warner Chappell’s CEO, will become the publisher’s sole chairman. Marshall will stay at the company through the end of the calendar year to assist the transitionary period, Warner said.
“When Guy and I began this journey together, we wanted to build a songwriter-first home for the creative community,” Marshall said in a statement Monday. “Reflecting on our time, I am proudest not only of our growth, but of the incredible culture and values we’ve fostered together. I step away with immense gratitude for Len, Robert, Guy, the WMG Board, and our entire Warner Chappell team knowing that the company has never been better positioned for what’s next.”
Marshall is one of the most respected music publishing executives in the industry. She joined Warner Chappell in 2018, after previous stints at SONGS Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing Group.
In a statement Monday, Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl called Marshall “instrumental in building Warner Chappell into the successful company it is today.”
“She’s helped drive exceptional results that have set our songwriters and our business up for long-lasting success,” Kyncl said. “Our talented team will build upon the incredible foundation she’s put in place. We thank her for her dedication, impact and wish her the very best in her next chapter.”
As Moot added: “Carianne has been an extraordinary partner and a fierce champion for our songwriters and our people over the past seven years. Her vision, heart and drive helped us establish an operating foundation that sets Warner Chappell apart and shaped a winning global team. I am deeply grateful for our partnership and wish her every happiness.”