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Entertainment · October 14, 2026

Jim Roppo Named Vice Chair at Warner Records

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Former Republic Records executive Jim Roppo has been named Vice Chairman of Warner Records Group, reporting to Chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck. The appointment follows a significant career at Universal Music Group (UMG) spanning nearly three decades, including leadership roles at Republic Records and Island Def Jam. Roppo's move to Warner occurs amid a wider leadership reorganization at UMG, which saw the departure of several high-ranking executives, as well as recent executive shifts within Warner Music Group.

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  • Jim Roppo is the new Vice Chairman of Warner Records Group.
  • Roppo will report to Warner Records Group Chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck.
  • Roppo spent nearly 30 years at Universal Music Group prior to this move.
  • The appointment was announced shortly after Roppo's departure from Republic Records/UMG.
  • Roppo most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Republic Records.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Roppo will be based in Los Angeles.
  • Former Warner Records COO Tom Corson was promoted to COO of the broader Warner Music Group in July.
  • Roppo worked at Aron’s Records in 1988 at the start of his career.
  • Other executives leaving UMG include Tunji Balogun, Ben Mortimer, Nicole Wyskoarko, and Sam Riback.
  • Warner Chappell COO Carianne Marshall exited her role in September.

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