MEL FOX NAMED SVP, COMMUNICATIONS AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT, WARNER MUSIC UK

23 January 2015 - Press release

Warner Music UK today announced the appointment of Mel Fox as SVP, Communications and Strategy Development, with immediate effect. Fox, who transitions across from Warner Music International where she has led International Corporate Communications since 2006, will report to Max Lousada, Chairman and CEO WMUK.

In this newly-created role, Fox will work closely with the UK's senior leadership team, harnessing the expertise, insight and innovation that exists within the organisation to build upon its successful growth strategy. She will support departments across the business in identifying and sharing best practice, as well as promoting the organisational alignment that has helped the company to consistently deliver strong results. In addition, she will continue to oversee internal and external communications for Warner Music UK with the support of the existing London-based International Corporate Communications team.

Max Lousada said, "Continuing our growth trajectory in today's landscape requires our strategy to constantly evolve, all the while ensuring our stakeholders are aligned behind the ambition, capabilities and culture that differentiate us in a crowded and complex marketplace. Mel has played a key role in articulating and amplifying our unique approach and I am delighted that her skills will now be equally focused on helping to define the next phase of our transformation and keep up the momentum.'

Mel Fox said, "Even more impressive than Warner Music UK's current success is the ambition that exists at every level of the company to build on it. There is a huge amount of energy, vision and best-in-class expertise within the UK organisation and I look forward to working with Max and senior leadership to help distil that into the next phase of our strategy in order to fulfil the potential of our artists, our people and our business."

Fox joined Warner Music in 2006, leading external and internal communications for the company's International and UK affiliates. She has spearheaded communications around a number of significant deals and acquisitions, including, in recent years, the company's entry into the Russian market through the purchase of Gala Records and the successful integration of Parlophone Label Group in 11 markets across Europe. Prior to Warner Music, Fox was VP, Communications for MTV UK & Ireland, overseeing corporate and consumer PR for the company's family of channels, and has also worked with The Walt Disney Company and Yahoo!, as well as a wide portfolio of consumer goods brands.