Roberts to rule Warner Group

Warner/Chappell Music senior Vice president-CFO John Roberts will require over as Warner Group CFO by Jan. 1, succeeding Steven Macri, who's exiting the organization. Roberts has held his publish at WMG's posting arm since 2007 he was formerly senior Vice president, finance and administration, for North and South Usa at BMG Music Posting. Macri has offered as professional Vice president-CFO since 2008. He'll remain on board at WMG with the finish of the season to make sure an even transition. WMG chairman from the board Edgar Bronfman, Junior., stated inside a statement, "Steve Macri has been doing a superb job, managing our global financial procedures with skill and vision, and investing in place a team of top-flight financial professionals, including John Roberts.Brian's financial acumen and deep knowledge of the background music industry and the organization lead him to the perfect candidate to fill this vital role." News of Roberts' new role came a next day of a comprehensive reorg of professional responsibilities on WMG's worldwide side (Variety, November. 10). Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com