Mike Gitter, the global A&R head of Frontiers Label Group. Photo Credit: Evan Moses
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TuneCore’s CEO Andreea Gleeson has stepped down to take on a role as a strategic advisor for the distributor’s parent company, Believe. Meanwhile, Sarah Trahern, who has served as CMA’s CEO since 2014, has announced her retirement plans for the end of 2026.
Alex Oana, founder of Audio Test Kitchen, has joined Immersive Design Labs as their West Coast sales representative.
Hannah Poferl, previously the chief data officer at the New York Times, has taken the same position at Universal Music.
Gene Whitney has been appointed as the general counsel for Hybe America, moving from Riot Games.
Frontiers has launched a new label, BLKIIBLK Records, dedicated to metal, hard rock, and extreme music, with Mike Gitter, formerly of Century Media Records, at the helm as global A&R head.
The ACM has confirmed Elizabeth Hagler, a veteran of Parking Management Company, as the new head of operations for people and culture, along with Julie Alcaraz, who joins as a senior accountant from Concord.
Brooke Boyd has been promoted to coordinator at the ACM’s Lifting Lives philanthropic partner after joining the team in 2023.
Pam Kaufman will join Gap as the company’s first chief entertainment officer and EVP on February 2nd, helping to expand brand ideas through strategic relationships.
Edward Cole, who has served as Fender Asia Pacific’s president for 11 years, will become CEO of the instruments manufacturer on February 16th.
Chris Sheehan, co-founder of London-based Karousel Music, has been named creative VP at SESAC.
Rostrum has launched SpaceHeater and appointed Samantha Moore, a former ADA executive, as the president of the distribution division.
Dina Powell McCormick, a longtime partner at Goldman Sachs, has joined Meta as president and vice chairman.
In New York City, Rafael Espinal, the executive director of Freelancers Union, has been appointed commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.
Merlin has announced its board for 2026-27, featuring five newly elected members, including Bugwu Aneto-Okeke from Nigeria, Charles Caldas from Portugal, Manami Ogawa from Japan, Rachel Buswell from the U.K., and Sascha Lazimbat from Germany.
AEG Presents’ Goldenvoice has hired Luke Hanna, a talent buyer from San Francisco, to support the booking team at the Warfield and the Regency Ballroom.
Creative Artists Agency has welcomed UTA veteran Maxim Karlik as a global touring agent.
WMA has promoted Crystina Cinti to global SVP after 10 years with the company and appointed Kelsi Ring, formerly the PR director at Red Bull Records, as its VP of PR, social, and marketing.
Lastly, Nick Calafato, who spent nine years as a producer at Vevo, is now WMA’s global head of film and photography.
Global Music Rights has announced that Jeff Toig, the chief business officer for eight years, will now serve as CEO, while Randy Grimmett transitions to executive chairman.