Warner Music Group Names Carletta Higginson as Chief Digital Officer

Warner Music Group has appointed Carletta Higginson as its new Chief Digital Officer. Higginson, who was previously the Head of Music Publishing at YouTube and Google Play, will begin her role on October 16 and will be based in New York City. Reporting directly to CEO Robert Kyncl, she will be responsible for overseeing Warner Music Group’s global digital partnerships, from deal-making to account management. Higginson’s expertise in the music publishing and recorded music industries, as well as her understanding of streaming and social media dynamics, makes her a valuable addition to the company. Her hiring comes after the departure of Oana Ruxandra, the former Chief Digital Officer and EVP of Business Development at Warner Music Group. With Higginson on board, Warner Music Group aims to explore commercial innovation and establish new digital partnerships. Higginson expressed her excitement about joining Warner Music Group and working closely with its talented team to shape the future of the music industry. Warner Music Group, known for its impressive roster of songwriters and artists, is confident that Higginson’s multifaceted expertise will contribute to building well-aligned partnerships and driving growth in the digital landscape.