Warner Records Names Jim Roppo Vice Chairman
Just hours after his departure from Republic Records was announced, Jim Roppo has been officially named vice chairman of Warner Records Group.
Variety reports: Just hours after his departure from Republic Records was announced, Jim Roppo has been officially named vice chairman of Warner Records Group.
He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Chairman & CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck; his start date will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Roppo joins the company following nearly three decades.
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