Warner Music has announced leadership changes in both its recorded music and publishing businesses in the Benelux region.
Martin Jessurun has been President of Warner Music Benelux for over 18 years, while Arno Van Berkel has been Managing Director of Warner Chappell Music Benelux for over 14 years.
Two long-time WMG executives will be replaced by Niels Walboomers, who has been appointed President of Warner Music Group Records and Publishing, Benelux, effective November 1.
In this new role, WMG says Walboomers will oversee both Warner Music Benelux and Warner Chappell Music Benelux.
The esteemed executive joins WMG from Sony Music Publishing, where he has served as Managing Director at Benelux for the past 12 years.
Walboomers will report to Guy Moot, Co-Chairman and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, and Simon Robson, President of International, Warner Recorded Music.
Walboomers will also work closely with the team at Spinnin’ Records. Warner Music Group says it is finalizing plans to move all three teams to its new Creative He hub in Amsterdam.
Walboomers founded Walboomers Music with his brothers in 1996, starting as a music distributor for hip-hop, Latin, reggae and world music before becoming an independent label and music publisher, expanding into artist management.
In 2010, he moved to Sony Music Publishing and was appointed Managing Director of Benelux.
He and his team include Eurovision 2019 winner Duncan Lawrence, LA-based Grammy-winning producer Tias “Kizzo” Persson, Latin Grammy-winning DJ Chucky, Edison-winning artists Kovacs and S10 from Holland. We worked with producer Serrano “SRNO” Gadam and others.
Walboomers also became a board member of NMUV, the Dutch music publishers association, in 2010 and was its president from 2014 to 2018.
In 2014 he became a board member of the BMPA, the Belgian Music Publishers Association. In addition, since 2011 he has been secretary to the supervisory board of the Dutch music collecting association Buma/Stemra.
Walboomers also sits on the Donemus Foundation Advisory Board. The Donemus Foundation supports Dutch classical composers, German-based global streaming provider CLIQ Digital, and LA-based business management platform Specta Software.
“The Benelux, a region that has always pushed beyond its weight in the music industry, is a true home of talent and an important global market.”
Niels Wolboomers
Niels Walboomers said: The Benelux, a region that has always pushed beyond its weight in the music industry, is a true home of talent and an important global market.
“We are honored to offer their incredible roster of artists and songwriters individually. We want to be very innovative.”
“I have known Niels for many years and he has an amazing grasp of both the creative and commercial aspects of our business.”
Guy Moot
Guy Moot adds:
“He has signed and developed so many great songwriters over the years and has always had a global perspective when it comes to helping them build their careers.
“This kind of appointment doesn’t work in many areas, but the Benelux has a strong tradition of innovative music companies interested in both published and recorded music, so he takes on this unique role. We are very pleased that you have agreed to join us for the sake of
“I would like to thank Arno for his contribution to our songwriters and company. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
“It is a privilege to run Warner Chappell Music Netherlands, support great songwriters and lead a great team.”
Arno van Berkel
Arno Van Berkel says:
“I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the most interesting songwriters in Holland and elsewhere. is.”
“This is a unique arrangement made possible thanks to Niels’ expertise, and I know he will build on the strong foundation laid by Martin Jesseln.”
Simon Robson
Simon Robson said: He combines a deep understanding of local music culture with an entrepreneurial energy and positive mindset, as well as the ability to build and empower great teams.
“This is a unique arrangement made possible thanks to Niels’ expertise, and I know he will build on the strong foundation laid by Martin Jesseln.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Martin, who has led the recorded music business in the Benelux with his creativity and talent. A great artist’s European success story and created a real family atmosphere within the company. He is a great musician and I know he has many interesting projects in the pipeline. .”
“I have had a great time running Warner Music Benelux over the last 20 years, but it is time to move on and take on some new challenges.”
Martin Jesseln
Martin Jessurun says:
“We would like to thank all the artists we have worked with over the years, our colleagues at Warner Music in Benelux and around the world, and the many business partners with whom we have worked, especially Sir Len Blavatnik and Steve. I would like to thank Cooper, Max Rausada and Simon Robson for their support over the years.While I am taking some time off, I am not leaving the music industry and will be announcing some exciting news soon. is.”global music business
