The Circuit Group’s global president of live, Alicia Karlin. Photo Credit: Juliana Bernstein
Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of January 29th, 2026.
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Sirius XM
Sirius XM EVP, secretary, and general counsel Richard Baer is retiring, and Spotify vet Eve Konstan is set to succeed him (albeit as chief legal officer, not general counsel) on Monday, February 9th.
Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC)
After almost 40 years as Jazz at Lincoln Center’s artistic director, Wynton Marsalis is stepping down. He’ll remain in the role until July 2027 before serving “on the staff in an advisory capacity as Founder” through June 2028.
From there, Marsalis will then remain part of the board “in perpetuity,” JALC indicated.
Suno
Former Patreon music partnerships head Sam Berger has joined Suno as senior director of artist partnerships.
Circuit Group
The Circuit Group has welcomed Alicia Karlin as global president of live; Karlin’s ASK Management & Advisory firm will operate as a JV under the Circuit banner.
Live Nation
Fabiano De Queiroz, Move Concerts’ talent and booking VP of 17 years, has signed on as Live Nation’s SVP of global touring for Latin America.
Trump Kennedy Center
After less than a week as the Trump Kennedy Center’s SVP of artistic programming, Kevin Couch has resigned.
Audacy
Audacy head Kelli Turner has triggered a major realignment prioritizing verticals as opposed to geography.
Additionally, Audacy’s 103.7 KSON has elevated Jessica Chenoweth to music director; the professional will take on the role while remaining executive producer of John and Tammy: San Diego’s Morning Show.
The Kirby Organization
Multi-decade music agent Chris Burke has joined the Kirby Organization.
MediaCo
MediaCo has tapped Maire Mason, previously with Spanish Broadcasting System, to oversee its local operations in New York City, Chicago, and Denver as VP and GM.
Superstruct
Superstruct Entertainment has brought on former Oak View Group exec Rebecca Kane Burton as COO.
Vevo
Vevo has upped JP Evangelista, who’s been part of the company for almost 17 years, to EVP of content, programming, and marketing.
Hyph
Former BMG CEO Hartwig Masuch is preparing to begin as Hyph’s chairman in April 2026.
Warner Chappell Music (WCM)
David Checa, most recently ONE Publishing’s global publishing head, has come aboard WCM Colombia as MD.
NMPA
The National Music Publishers’ Association has promoted Danielle Aguirre (now chief legal officer and COO) and Charlotte Sellmyer (EVP of external affairs), who’ve been part of the team for 15 and 11 years, respectively.
Concord
Concord Label Group has named Andy Serrao, who joined Fearless Records shortly after its 2015 sale to Concord, chief creative officer.
BMG + BMG France
BMG has boosted Celine Joshua to EVP of global marketing and streaming. And in France, finance director Marion Gargula and senior director of sync services Laurent Pernin have been bumped to co-general managers.
[PIAS]
Over 25-year [PIAS] exec Edwin Schröter has become CEO of the relevant label group, while co-founder Kenny Gates has transitioned to the newly created executive chairman role.
Air-Edel
Strong Music Services founder Carter Armstrong is officially EVP and GM of Air-Edel’s LA office.
FiXT
FiXT has promoted ecommerce manager Michelle Steer to ecommerce and merch director.
Concert Stuff Group (CSG)
CSG has added longtime live entertainment professional Beau Alexander as GM of special event services.
72 Music Management (72MM)
72MM has tapped Lightnin’ Management’s Sam Seifert to co-manage its new producer and engineer division, with UMG studio coordinator Lanei Joi Spight beginning as administrative coordinator and Cosmica Artists’ Gil Gastelum as artist manager.
BMI
Broadcast Music, Inc. has confirmed Pam Schoenfeld as SVP and chief legal officer; now-former legal head Stuart Rosen has transitioned to a consulting role ahead of his June 30th retirement.
Amazon Music
Amazon has announced approximately 16,000 corporate layoffs, potentially including Amazon Music staffers.
