Jeff Toig Appointed CEO at Global Music Rights, Irving Azoff’s PRO
Previous CEO Randy Grimmett will transition to the role of Executive Chairman
Jeff Toig has been promoted to CEO of Global Music Rights (GMR), the PRO founded by Irving Azoff. Toig previously served as Chief Business Officer.
Background:
Toig had been CBO since 2018.
In this role, he managed all revenue and licensing operations. He will now take over day-to-day leadership.
GMR Co-Founder Randy Grimmett was the previous CEO. He will shift to Executive Chairman, but will still be “deeply involved in the strategic direction” of the PRO.
GMR was recently valued at $3.3 billion.
GMR's roster includes Harry Styles, Drake, Pearl Jam, Billie Eilish, Eagles, and the Estates of John Lennon, Prince, and George Harrison.
What they said:
Toig: “For over eight years, I’ve been proud to work alongside Randy and Irving to build GMR into the truly special company it is today. GMR’s client-led approach remains unchanged and has been the hallmark of the company since its founding. I’m honored to lead the business into the future and excited to work with our world-class clients, partners, and the entire GMR team as we continue to set the standard for excellence in our industry.”
Jeff Toig has been promoted to CEO of Global Music Rights (GMR), the PRO founded by Irving Azoff. Toig previously served as Chief Business Officer.
Background:
Toig had been CBO since 2018.
In this role, he managed all revenue and licensing operations. He will now take over day-to-day leadership.
GMR Co-Founder Randy Grimmett was the previous CEO. He will shift to Executive Chairman, but will still be “deeply involved in the strategic direction” of the PRO.
GMR was recently valued at $3.3 billion.
GMR's roster includes Harry Styles, Drake, Pearl Jam, Billie Eilish, Eagles, and the Estates of John Lennon, Prince, and George Harrison.
What they said:
Toig: “For over eight years, I’ve been proud to work alongside Randy and Irving to build GMR into the truly special company it is today. GMR’s client-led approach remains unchanged and has been the hallmark of the company since its founding. I’m honored to lead the business into the future and excited to work with our world-class clients, partners, and the entire GMR team as we continue to set the standard for excellence in our industry.”
Jeff Toig has been promoted to CEO of Global Music Rights (GMR), the PRO founded by Irving Azoff. Toig previously served as Chief Business Officer.
Background:
Toig had been CBO since 2018.
In this role, he managed all revenue and licensing operations. He will now take over day-to-day leadership.
GMR Co-Founder Randy Grimmett was the previous CEO. He will shift to Executive Chairman, but will still be “deeply involved in the strategic direction” of the PRO.
GMR was recently valued at $3.3 billion.
GMR's roster includes Harry Styles, Drake, Pearl Jam, Billie Eilish, Eagles, and the Estates of John Lennon, Prince, and George Harrison.
What they said:
Toig: “For over eight years, I’ve been proud to work alongside Randy and Irving to build GMR into the truly special company it is today. GMR’s client-led approach remains unchanged and has been the hallmark of the company since its founding. I’m honored to lead the business into the future and excited to work with our world-class clients, partners, and the entire GMR team as we continue to set the standard for excellence in our industry.”
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This article was written with information sourced from Music Business Worldwide.
We covered it because GMR is a major PRO.
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