Warner Music Group Makes Major Appointment in Asia Pacific Region

Warner Music Group has announced the appointment of Wan Yin Koh as Vice President, Business Development, Digital, Warner Chappell Music for the Asia Pacific region.

Based in Singapore, Wan Yin will report to Natalie Madaj, Executive Vice President, Global Digital.

According to a press release, she will "spearhead Warner Chappell Music’s digital licensing and partnership strategies across the region, focusing on driving revenue growth and navigating the complex, rapidly evolving digital ecosystems of the Asia Pacific markets."

Wan Yin brings 15 years' experience of industry leadership to the company. She most recently held senior management positions at BMAT Music Innovators and FUGA, where she managed multi-city teams and secured major licensing agreements with giants such as Spotify and Tencent Music Group.

Natalie Madaj says: “The Asia Pacific region is a powerhouse of digital growth and cultural influence. Wan Yin’s deep-rooted expertise in music publishing and her track record of scaling businesses in these markets will be a massive asset. She’s uniquely positioned to maximize value for our songwriters as we expand our digital footprint.”

Wan Yin says: “It is an honour to join Warner Music Group at such an exciting time for the digital landscape in Asia Pacific. I look forward to leveraging my experience, alongside the talented team at Warner Chappell Music, to drive innovation and create new opportunities for our songwriters and artists.”

Arica Ng, President of Warner Chappell Music Asia Pacific, says: “Wan Yin’s vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to innovation. Her appointment reinforces our dedication to being the most forward-thinking partner for creators across Asia Pacific.”

Elsewhere in the industry, Universal Music Group just announced two major promotions.

Bruce Resnikoff, President and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the global catalog division of UMG, has been promoted to UMe’s Chairman, while Jamie Krents has been promoted to President and CEO of UMe, in addition to his current role as President and CEO of UMG’s Verve Label Group.