Rebecca Davis editorWarner Chappell Music has promoted June Gao to the new role of China general manager, the company said Wednesday.
She will continue to be based in Beijing, reporting to Monica Lee, president of Warner Chappell Music Asia Pacific.Gao will oversee all of the firm’s China business and build up a larger team there.
Warner Chappell is currently trying to grow its Greater China roster, looking to sign top Cantopop, Mandopop and hip-hop talents.
It also is seeking to do more business bringing international writers’ music into China, particularly for the TV music space.In June, the publisher expanded its China footprint by opening an office in Shanghai, its second outpost in the country.
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