BMG Names Former Warner Exec Tim Miles EVP of Global SYNC+

BMG has appointed Tim Miles Executive Vice President, Global SYNC+. Based in London, he will report to Chief Strategy Officer Johannes von Schwarzkopf.

The role:

• Miles will lead the company’s SYNC+ division.

• Launched in January, the division is BMG’s music-for-media offering, uniting commercial sync, production music and media services within one integrated structure.

• He will be responsible for defining and executing the global SYNC+ strategy, aligning teams across regions, and driving growth across BMG’s music-for-media business.

• He will oversee global licensing, operations, and regional services, as well as strengthening relationships with key partners across film, television, advertising, gaming and digital platforms.

Backstory:

• Miles joins BMG after a decade at Warner Music Group, most recently as Senior Vice President, Global Sync.

• He led WMG’s global sync operation across more than 25 markets.

What they said:

• Tim Miles: “The opportunity with SYNC+ is clear – a unified rights platform, a world-class catalog, and a structure designed around our customers, from global studios to emerging digital platforms. The next phase is about being faster, smarter and more connected – through better product, sharper processes and a more integrated global approach. With GenAI and other technologies playing an increasing role in how music is discovered and licensed, there is real competitive advantage available to those who move decisively.”