Edwin Schröter & Kenny Gates
Edwin Schröter Appointed CEO of [PIAS]
Co-Founder Kenny Gates transitions to Executive Chairman role
Edwin Schröter has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the [PIAS] Label Group.
Leadership evolution:
25-year [PIAS] veteran Schröter was previously Group Managing Director for the [PIAS] Group, where he oversaw both the [PIAS] Label Group and Integral Distribution Services.
As part of the leadership evolution, [PIAS] Co-Founder Kenny Gates assumes the role of Executive Chairman.
He will continue to guide the business at a strategic level, while working closely with Schröter, the [PIAS] board and the wider executive team, as per the company’s statement.
Focus:
The leadership changes come as [PIAS]’ Integral Distribution Services has been combined with Virgin Music Group.
The move brings together global distribution operations and enables [PIAS] to move forward exclusively as a music-led, artist-first label group with an emphasis on long-term career development, as per the announcement.
What they said:
Edwin Schröter: “I’m excited to step into this role, continuing to work closely with Kenny in leading the company, as [PIAS] re-positions itself as an autonomous label group. With renewed focus and ambition, we will continue to build on [PIAS]’ extraordinary legacy, growing a thriving business and a premier home for exceptional artists from around the world.”
Edwin Schröter has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the [PIAS] Label Group.
Leadership evolution:
25-year [PIAS] veteran Schröter was previously Group Managing Director for the [PIAS] Group, where he oversaw both the [PIAS] Label Group and Integral Distribution Services.
As part of the leadership evolution, [PIAS] Co-Founder Kenny Gates assumes the role of Executive Chairman.
He will continue to guide the business at a strategic level, while working closely with Schröter, the [PIAS] board and the wider executive team, as per the company’s statement.
Focus:
The leadership changes come as [PIAS]’ Integral Distribution Services has been combined with Virgin Music Group.
The move brings together global distribution operations and enables [PIAS] to move forward exclusively as a music-led, artist-first label group with an emphasis on long-term career development, as per the announcement.
What they said:
Edwin Schröter: “I’m excited to step into this role, continuing to work closely with Kenny in leading the company, as [PIAS] re-positions itself as an autonomous label group. With renewed focus and ambition, we will continue to build on [PIAS]’ extraordinary legacy, growing a thriving business and a premier home for exceptional artists from around the world.”
Edwin Schröter has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the [PIAS] Label Group.
Leadership evolution:
25-year [PIAS] veteran Schröter was previously Group Managing Director for the [PIAS] Group, where he oversaw both the [PIAS] Label Group and Integral Distribution Services.
As part of the leadership evolution, [PIAS] Co-Founder Kenny Gates assumes the role of Executive Chairman.
He will continue to guide the business at a strategic level, while working closely with Schröter, the [PIAS] board and the wider executive team, as per the company’s statement.
Focus:
The leadership changes come as [PIAS]’ Integral Distribution Services has been combined with Virgin Music Group.
The move brings together global distribution operations and enables [PIAS] to move forward exclusively as a music-led, artist-first label group with an emphasis on long-term career development, as per the announcement.
What they said:
Edwin Schröter: “I’m excited to step into this role, continuing to work closely with Kenny in leading the company, as [PIAS] re-positions itself as an autonomous label group. With renewed focus and ambition, we will continue to build on [PIAS]’ extraordinary legacy, growing a thriving business and a premier home for exceptional artists from around the world.”
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This story was written with information from [PIAS]’ press release.
We covered it because it’s news of executive movements at [PIAS].
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