MaryLynne Drexler appointed Head of Enterprise & Authorized Affairs at Warner’s ADA Worldwide
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ADA Worldwide, the impartial label and artist companies arm of Warner Music Group, has appointed MaryLynne Drexler as Head of Enterprise & Authorized Affairs.
Drexler joins ADA after a number of years with Sony Music’s The Orchard.
In her new function, ADA says that Drexler will assist craft its international technique whereas overseeing artist and distribution offers, in addition to acquisitions, JVs, investments, new applied sciences, and strategic partnerships.
It was additionally introduced in the present day that Bryan Roberts has been named VP, A&R and Label Acquisition for the corporate.
Primarily based in New York, each Drexler and Roberts will report back to ADA Worldwide’s President, Cat Kreidich.
Drexler began her profession within the music trade in 2014 at Sony Music’s RED Distribution within the Enterprise & Authorized Affairs division earlier than transitioning to The Orchard.
She most just lately as VP, Enterprise & Authorized Affairs for The Orchard’s Artist & Label Providers division.
Roberts joined the corporate earlier this summer season having beforehand held a number of roles at Sony Music’s The Orchard together with his most up-to-date, Senior Director, A&R.
Working carefully with Kreidich and alongside the worldwide crew, ADA says that Roberts will assist “spearhead the corporate’s improvement and progress, bringing new expertise and companions into the fold”.
“MaryLynne has a stellar fame. She’s precisely the kind of govt you need in your nook – an knowledgeable negotiator, dealmaker, and massive image thinker, she all the time places the music and the artist first.”
Cat Kreidich
Kreidich mentioned: “MaryLynne has a stellar fame. She’s precisely the kind of govt you need in your nook – an knowledgeable negotiator, dealmaker, and massive image thinker, she all the time places the music and the artist first.
“Along with her on the helm, we’ll proceed to craft offers that appeal to the brightest expertise and set us and our companions up for long-term success. Our total management crew will profit from her steering.
“And I’m comfortable to welcome Bryan to the crew – his relationships and unmatched inventive instincts will probably be a gamechanger. With these hires, we’re in a terrific place to take ADA to the subsequent stage.”
“I’ve all the time admired ADA’s dedication to elevating impartial music, and applaud how Cat and the crew have remodeled the enterprise in recent times.”
MaryLynne Drexler
Drexler added: “I’ve all the time admired ADA’s dedication to elevating impartial music, and applaud how Cat and the crew have remodeled the enterprise in recent times.
“I’m trying ahead to serving to repeatedly evolve our choices globally, all whereas staying true to our mission of supporting creatives at any stage of their profession. I can’t wait to construct upon this unbelievable momentum – the longer term at ADA is brighter than ever.”Music Enterprise Worldwide