TOURING
Gavin O’Reilly has been recruited as the new worldwide CEO of the Agency Group, succeeding Neil Warnock, who is stepping into the new title of founder/worldwide president. With more than 20 years of corporate and media experience, O’Reilly is responsible for TAG’s day-to-day operations, with Warnock focusing on business development. “I’ll essentially be responsible for the day-to-day running of our global business, and both Neil and I will be able to focus on the further growth of [TAG] in the many diverse business areas that we want to pursue around the world,” O’Reilly says, declining to reveal specific details. He most recently served as CEO of Independent News and Media PLC. TAG is one of the world’s leading booking agencies, with six international offices, 76 agents, a 200-plus staff and a combined roster of nearly 2,000 musicians, speakers and authors.
RECORD COMPANIES
Warner Recorded Music promotes Stu Bergen to president of international. He was executive VP of international/head of global marketing for Warner Music Group.
Roc Nation Records names Jason Iley president. He was president of Mercury Records U.K.
RCA Records ups Jeff Rizzo to senior VP of promotion. He was VP of top 40 promotion.
DISTRIBUTION
Alternative Distribution Alliance promotes Mike ÂJbara to president. He was president/CEO of WEA Corp.
TV/FILM
Univision Cable Networks appoints Cristina Schwarz VP. She was VP of programming and production.
MANAGEMENT
Primary Wave Talent Management names Adam Lowenberg GM. He was chief marketing officer of Primary Wave Music.