Bruno Crolot

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Bruno Crolot Confirms Departure From Spotify, Headed For Believe

Spotify's former International Music Chief joins Believe to lead global label services division.


Bruno Crolot has confirmed he is leaving his position as Senior Director, Head of International Music at Spotify to join Believe as President, Label & Artist Solutions (LAS).


The New Job

In a LinkedIn post Crolot states he will lead "the global LAS business and P&L, shaping its long-term strategic positioning and commercial direction, in line with Believe's 2030 vision."


He will work closely with regional and local General Managers, as well as the Believe-owned TuneCore, "to drive business development, portfolio optimization and execution excellence worldwide."



TuneCore is a digital music distribution, publishing, and licensing service tailored towards independent artists and labels. It was acquired by Believe in 2015.


Work History

Crolot joined Spotify in 2016 as General Manager for France and Benelux, before his promotion to Senior Director, Head of International Music in 2021.


He previously spent five years as the Head of B2B music trade show Midem in Cannes, France.



He has also served at Universal Music, Noos, Orange and Sony Music.


Other Believe Movements

As per Music Business Worldwide, Romain Vivien became Believe's first-ever Global Head of Music last year.


Also in 2024, Henri Jamet was appointed Managing Director of Believe France.



Kevin Ferguson joined TuneCore as Senior Vice President, Technology, in February.



Mike Ceglio was appointed Vice President, Operations Strategy at TuneCore in January.



Bruno Crolot has confirmed he is leaving his position as Senior Director, Head of International Music at Spotify to join Believe as President, Label & Artist Solutions (LAS).


The New Job

In a LinkedIn post Crolot states he will lead "the global LAS business and P&L, shaping its long-term strategic positioning and commercial direction, in line with Believe's 2030 vision."


He will work closely with regional and local General Managers, as well as the Believe-owned TuneCore, "to drive business development, portfolio optimization and execution excellence worldwide."



TuneCore is a digital music distribution, publishing, and licensing service tailored towards independent artists and labels. It was acquired by Believe in 2015.


Work History

Crolot joined Spotify in 2016 as General Manager for France and Benelux, before his promotion to Senior Director, Head of International Music in 2021.


He previously spent five years as the Head of B2B music trade show Midem in Cannes, France.



He has also served at Universal Music, Noos, Orange and Sony Music.


Other Believe Movements

As per Music Business Worldwide, Romain Vivien became Believe's first-ever Global Head of Music last year.


Also in 2024, Henri Jamet was appointed Managing Director of Believe France.



Kevin Ferguson joined TuneCore as Senior Vice President, Technology, in February.



Mike Ceglio was appointed Vice President, Operations Strategy at TuneCore in January.



Bruno Crolot has confirmed he is leaving his position as Senior Director, Head of International Music at Spotify to join Believe as President, Label & Artist Solutions (LAS).


The New Job

In a LinkedIn post Crolot states he will lead "the global LAS business and P&L, shaping its long-term strategic positioning and commercial direction, in line with Believe's 2030 vision."


He will work closely with regional and local General Managers, as well as the Believe-owned TuneCore, "to drive business development, portfolio optimization and execution excellence worldwide."



TuneCore is a digital music distribution, publishing, and licensing service tailored towards independent artists and labels. It was acquired by Believe in 2015.


Work History

Crolot joined Spotify in 2016 as General Manager for France and Benelux, before his promotion to Senior Director, Head of International Music in 2021.


He previously spent five years as the Head of B2B music trade show Midem in Cannes, France.



He has also served at Universal Music, Noos, Orange and Sony Music.


Other Believe Movements

As per Music Business Worldwide, Romain Vivien became Believe's first-ever Global Head of Music last year.


Also in 2024, Henri Jamet was appointed Managing Director of Believe France.



Kevin Ferguson joined TuneCore as Senior Vice President, Technology, in February.



Mike Ceglio was appointed Vice President, Operations Strategy at TuneCore in January.


👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
  • This story was written with information sourced from Bruno Crolot’s LinkedIn profile and additional reporting by Music Business Worldwide. 

  • We covered it because it is significant news in the streaming and record label ecosystems.

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