Soundmouse GM David McIninch. Photo Credit: BMI
Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of June 26th, 2026.
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Soundmouse/BMI
BMI’s Soundmouse has welcomed David McIninch, most recently Transit Technologies’ CRO, as GM.
Gibson
As part of a “planned leadership transition,” Gibson president and CEO Cesar Gueikian is set to step down on July 31st, at which point he’ll become a strategic advisor to the board.
Meanwhile, chief commercial officer Anne Rohosy will serve as interim president and CEO as the company seeks a permanent replacement.
AFM
The American Federation of Musicians has elected its leaders, including Local 802’s Tino Gagliardi as international president; Local 10-208’s Karen Suarez Flint as VP; Local 547’s Allistair Elliott as Canada VP; and Local 99’s Ken Shirk as international secretary-treasurer.
Additionally, the AFM’s international executive committee consists of Local 40-543’s Marta Bradley, Local 6’s Kale Cumings, Local 4’s Leonard DiCosimo, Local 7’s Edmund Velasco, and Local 149’s Dusty Kelly.
Spirit Music
Spirit Music has added two Nashville-based team members: CAA vet Elizabeth Lombardi has signed on as VP of business and legal affairs, while ex-Big Machine marketing professional Taylor Perez has come aboard as senior director of digital marketing.
Frontiers Label Group
Frontiers has confirmed three promotions, elevating Leo Nicholas to UK MD; Aldo Lonobile to VP of global A&R; and Martina Palermo to global head of PR.
ICMP
The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) has elected a new board. On the leadership side, Rell Lafargue (Reservoir) is now chair; Chris Butler (Wise Music) is vice-chair; Bob Bruderman (Kobalt) is treasurer; and John Reston (UMPG) is secretary.
Also part of the 20-person board are Ralph Peer II (Peermusic); Guy Henderson (Sony Music Publishing); Isabella Gaitán (ACODEM); Jim Selby (Concord); Peter Rosenthal (Warner Chappell); Janet Andersen (BMG); Steven Lankenau (Boosey & Hawkes); Cécile Bernier (Budde Music); Niclass Björlund (Edition Björlund); Birgit Böcher (DMV); Jodie Ferneyhough (CCS Rights Management); Paolo Franchini (FEM); Rowlin Naicker (Sony Music Publishing South Africa); Damian Rinaldi (AMPAL); Jonny Thompson (UMPG Japan); and Davo van Peursen (NMUV).
TouchTunes
TouchTunes has hired James Moore (previously with Simpli.fi) as its first CRO and tapped DoorDash exec Cassie Parham to serve as marketing SVP.
SoundExchange
Former Peloton legal higher-up Michele Page has been named general counsel at SoundExchange.
MNGRS.AI
Lil Wayne manager Cortez Bryant has invested in MNGRS.AI and joined the “AI-driven management service” as strategic advisor.
iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia is reportedly laying off dozens of employees across multiple stations as part of its $50 million cost-reduction plan.
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