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He will report to WMG CEO Robert Kyncl and will continue to work alongside Warner Records co-chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck during a transition period.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to step into this role during such a transformative era for both our company and the industry at large,\u201d said Corson in a press release. \u201cA huge thanks to Robert for the opportunity, as well as to Aaron and the Warner Records team for the unforgettable run. I\u2019m looking forward to building on our momentum, turbocharging operations, and creating even more impactful opportunities for our incredible artists and songwriters worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cTom is one of the most dynamic, respected, and effective executives in the music business, and a fierce champion of talent,\u201d adds Kyncl. \u201cTogether with Aaron, he\u2019s helped architect Warner Records\u2019 resurgence, and we\u2019ll leverage his vision, disciplined execution, and deep experience across the entire company as we continue to deliver for our artists and songwriters while achieving our top and bottom line goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=5293\">DC and HBO\u2019s \u2018Booster Gold\u2019 Show \u2018Won\u2019t Be Moving Forward,\u2019 Says Writer David Jenkins<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tAlong with news of Corson\u2019s promotion, WMG announced that CFO and COO Armin Zerza is stepping down from his role effective immediately. Zerza, who oversaw WMG\u2019s worldwide financial operations since May 2025, is stepping back due to personal reasons and will help the company transition through the end of the year. WMG revealed that a search is already underway for Zerza\u2019s replacement. 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