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\n\tThe Orchard<\/strong> welcomed Frederik Boutahar<\/strong> as vice president of GSA, overseeing operations in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Based in Berlin, Frederik reports to Chris Manning, the managing director of the UK and Europe, and will lead strategy, client relations and regional growth. Previously vp of A&R at Columbia Label Group GSA, he signed major acts like Brutalismus 3000 and CRO. His career includes leadership roles at TwoSides and Irrsinn, working with artists such as Paula Hartmann and Giant Rooks. Frederik will also serve as a key liaison with Sony Music and internal teams, strengthening The Orchard\u2019s presence in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nJanis Susskind & Steven Lankenau (Boosey & Hawkes)<\/h2>\n
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\n\tClassical music publisher Boosey & Hawkes<\/strong> has announced that Janis Susskind<\/strong> will step down as managing director in June 2026, concluding a 46-year career. Steven Lankenau<\/strong>, senior vice president, will become president in January and assume full leadership by July. Under Susskind\u2019s guidance, Boosey & Hawkes expanded globally, tripled new-music revenues, and signed diverse talent including Joe Hisaishi and Jeanine Tesori. Lankenau, with 15 years at the Concord-owned company, has led major campaigns and signed acclaimed composers like Gabriela Ortiz. Concord chief publishing executive Jim Selby praised Susskind\u2019s \u201cvision, integrity, and unwavering commitment to composers,\u201d and called Lankenau\u2019s appointment \u201can exciting moment of history and renaissance\u201d for Boosey & Hawkes, as the storied publisher approaches its centenary in 2030 and continues to expand its global influence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nDan Weiner (Rolling Stone)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"Dan](\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dan-weiner.jpeg?w=300\")
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\n\tRolling Stone<\/strong><\/em> has appointed Dan Weiner<\/strong> as senior vice president, head of sales and partnerships. Based in Los Angeles, Weiner will oversee global sales strategy and drive revenue across RS\u2019s platforms, reporting to CEO Julian Holguin. With over 20 years in media sales and brand partnerships, Weiner previously led digital transformation at Cond\u00e9 Nast, boosting revenue through cross-platform sponsorships for events like The Met Gala and Vanity Fair Oscars Party. He also helped Pandora evolve into a billion-dollar audio advertising platform and held leadership roles at CBS and iHeartMedia. \u201cDan\u2019s deep expertise in digital transformation and brand partnerships will be instrumental as we continue to evolve and expand Rolling Stone\u2019s global presence,\u201d said Holguin. (Penske Media Corporation owns Rolling Stone<\/em>, along with other major media brands such as Billboard<\/em> and Variety<\/em>.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nCamille Kenny (BBR Music Group\/BMG)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"Camille](\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/camille-kenny-cr-chris-hornbuckle-.jpg?w=200\")
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\n\tBBR Music Group\/BMG<\/strong> has expanded its North America A&R team, promoting Camille Kenny<\/strong>, Tahsin Rakib Himi<\/strong> and Kennedy Nickerson<\/strong>, and hiring Jacee Badeaux<\/strong> and Talia Heimanson<\/strong>. Kenny rises to VP, A&R. Kenny joined the label in 2024, with previous stops at Big Loud Records, WME and THiS Music. Badeaux joins as Sr. Director, A&R and previously worked at Big Yellow Dog. Rakib Himi has been promoted to Director, A&R Research; she previously led the analytics engineering team, and has had previous career stops at Hearst Magazines and Vox Media. Nickerson has been promoted to manager, A&R. Nickerson joined the label in 2020, and previously held roles at the company including income tracking coordinator and Sr. Coordinator, A&R. Heimanson has joined the label as A&R Coordinator. Heimanson previously supported the A&R team at Red Bull Records; her career background includes stops at United Talent Agency, and booking live shows at UC Santa Barbara. \u2013Jessica Nicholson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nBoard Elections (AIM)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"Association](\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/02-Association-of-Independent-Music-logo-2019-billboard-1548.jpg?w=300\")
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\n\tThe Association of Independent Music<\/strong> (AIM) held its annual general meeting in London, where Aly Gillani<\/strong> (First Word Records), Helen Sims<\/strong> (Communion Records), Mark Lippmann<\/strong> (Scruff of the Neck) and Toby Egekwu<\/strong> (Finesse Foreva\/Sentric Music) were elected to the board, replacing Maya Kalev (Stones Throw Records), Nicole McKenzie (MIC Records), Stella Reid (Rough Bones) and Suzanne Lachapelle (Cooking Vinyl). CEO Gee Davy praised the board\u2019s diversity and reaffirmed AIM\u2019s commitment to fairness, choice and creativity. The meeting emphasized AIM\u2019s advocacy on responsible AI and market consolidation, and introduced the 2026 theme: \u201cCollective Strength.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nTrina Smith and Sarah Wilson (Women in Music)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"Trina](\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/trina-smith-sarah-wilson-billboard-1800.jpg?w=300\")
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Women in Music<\/strong> has officially relaunched its UK chapter, led by co-chairs Trina Smith<\/strong> and Sarah Wilson<\/strong>.\u00a0 The chapter will launch mentorship pods, immersive learning labs, and curated networking events, alongside workshops, strategic partnerships, and collaborations with DSPs and publishers \u2014 all designed to educate, empower, and elevate women in the music industry through tangible, action-driven initiatives. Smith serves on the executive board of the Association for Electronic Music, while Wilson leads TuneCore\u2019s operations across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Nicole Barsalona, president of WiM: \u201cWith a dynamic leadership team and a vision for advancing WIM\u2019s mission innovatively, we can\u2019t wait to see what WIM UK accomplishes as they equip and inspire a new generation of global industry leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nNuno Rocha (ONErpm)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"Nuno](\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nuno-rocha.jpeg?w=200\")
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\n\tONErpm<\/strong> has named Nuno Rocha<\/strong> as head of business development for Portugal, Lusophone and Francophone Africa, and the MENA region, expanding his role from general manager of Portugal. Rocha will lead strategic growth across emerging markets, including a new office in Luanda and upgraded operations in Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt. He\u2019ll focus on building marketing infrastructure and artist support across these regions. Rocha\u2019s industry experience includes founding DJ Selektion and organizing major festivals like RFM Beach Power. In Egypt, he joins forces with Nayrouz Abouzid to support rising stars like Shahyn and Mond. \u201cManaging and leading the Lusophone, Francophone and MENA regions means embracing multicultural dynamics, building strong and strategic partnerships, and fostering sustainable development,\u201d said Rocha. \u201cEvery encounter is an opportunity to pave the way for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nElon Altman & Jake DeVries (Citrin Cooperman)<\/h2>\n
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\n\tCitrin Cooperman<\/strong> has promoted Elon Altman<\/strong> and Jake DeVries<\/strong> to partner in the firm\u2019s music and entertainment valuation services practice, one of the music industry\u2019s leading copyright economics consultancies. Altman and DeVries will continue reporting to Barry Massarsky, founder of Massarsky Consulting, which Citrin acquired in 2022. A graduate of Cornell University\u2019s applied economics and management program, Altman joined Massarsky Consulting in 2005 where he has spent more than half of his tenure as a senior economist. DeVries is a graduate of Belmont University\u2019s economics and music business program and has contributed to thousands of publishing and recorded music catalog valuations over the decade he has worked with Massarsky and Altman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nLisa Barringer (360 Business Management)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"Lisa](\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lisa-Barringer-2025-billboard-1800.jpg?w=300\")
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\n\tLisa Barringer<\/strong> has joined 360 Business Management<\/strong> as business manager, bringing over 30 years of experience in tax and legal advisory for high-net-worth clients, including multinational corporations and professional athletes. For the past 14 years, she has focused exclusively on athletes and entertainers, advising NBA, NFL, MLB, WNBA, UFC, Olympic clients and emerging NIL talent. Lisa provides guidance on tax issues, audits, entity formation, estate planning and charitable giving, while coordinating with external advisors across areas like family law, immigration, and investments. Her appointment highlights 360\u2019s ongoing growth under founder and managing partner Reggie Gooden, who has built the firm into a leading minority-owned business management company in Los Angeles, known for its holistic approach and a client roster that includes Cedric the Entertainer, Bella Thorne, and Cory Henry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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\n\tThe Orchard<\/strong> welcomed Frederik Boutahar<\/strong> as vice president of GSA, overseeing operations in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Based in Berlin, Frederik reports to Chris Manning, the managing director of the UK and Europe, and will lead strategy, client relations and regional growth. Previously vp of A&R at Columbia Label Group GSA, he signed major acts like Brutalismus 3000 and CRO. His career includes leadership roles at TwoSides and Irrsinn, working with artists such as Paula Hartmann and Giant Rooks. Frederik will also serve as a key liaison with Sony Music and internal teams, strengthening The Orchard\u2019s presence in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tClassical music publisher Boosey & Hawkes<\/strong> has announced that Janis Susskind<\/strong> will step down as managing director in June 2026, concluding a 46-year career. 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