Hannah Karp (Photo Credit: Jamiya Wilson)
WMG Hires Hannah Karp as New EVP and Chief Communications Officer
Karp was previously Editor-in-Chief of Billboard
Warner Music Group (WMG) has brought on Hannah Karp to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer. The hiring is effective Monday, January 26.
The details:
Karp will lead brand marketing strategies and global communications.
She will also oversee internal and external messaging.
Philanthropic activities and special events will be under her purview as well.
What they said:
Robert Kyncl, WMG CEO: “Hannah’s expert insights, sharp instincts, and innovative approach to storytelling make her the ideal leader to help shape and communicate our future-focused vision during a time of rapid and dynamic evolution. She is widely respected across the business and creative communities, bringing invaluable relationships and a broad perspective shaped by over two decades at the center of the music and media conversation. We’re very happy to welcome her to WMG.”
Warner Music Group (WMG) has brought on Hannah Karp to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer. The hiring is effective Monday, January 26.
The details:
Karp will lead brand marketing strategies and global communications.
She will also oversee internal and external messaging.
Philanthropic activities and special events will be under her purview as well.
What they said:
Robert Kyncl, WMG CEO: “Hannah’s expert insights, sharp instincts, and innovative approach to storytelling make her the ideal leader to help shape and communicate our future-focused vision during a time of rapid and dynamic evolution. She is widely respected across the business and creative communities, bringing invaluable relationships and a broad perspective shaped by over two decades at the center of the music and media conversation. We’re very happy to welcome her to WMG.”
Warner Music Group (WMG) has brought on Hannah Karp to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer. The hiring is effective Monday, January 26.
The details:
Karp will lead brand marketing strategies and global communications.
She will also oversee internal and external messaging.
Philanthropic activities and special events will be under her purview as well.
What they said:
Robert Kyncl, WMG CEO: “Hannah’s expert insights, sharp instincts, and innovative approach to storytelling make her the ideal leader to help shape and communicate our future-focused vision during a time of rapid and dynamic evolution. She is widely respected across the business and creative communities, bringing invaluable relationships and a broad perspective shaped by over two decades at the center of the music and media conversation. We’re very happy to welcome her to WMG.”
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