BMG’s Maximilian Kolb has resigned as executive vice president of programming and marketing for continental Europe after more than a decade with the company.
Alistair Norbury, president of drama and marketing for the UK and Asia Pacific, will take over Kolb’s responsibilities on an interim basis until the end of the year.
Kolb joined BMG in 2012 as A&R Manager and gradually assumed additional responsibilities before being named GSA Managing Director in 2019.
He was subsequently promoted in 2021 to executive vice president of programming and marketing for Continental Europe.
During his tenure at BMG, the company noted “significant growth” in its recording and publishing businesses.
BMG’s successful artist and publishing clients during this period included Max Giesinger, Kontra K, Cypress Hill, Marteria, Adel Tawil, Lina, Solomun, Scorpions, Robin Schulz and Silbermond.
Acquisitions led by Kolb include the German Schlager brand Telamo and rights packages for Tina Turner, Jean-Michel Jarre, Martin Solveig, Nena, Cro and Eurodance including Snap!, Haddaway and Dr. Alban.
“I owe the company a lot and I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this journey.”
Maximilian Kolb
Speaking about his departure from the company, Kolb said: “The music industry is going through one of its most revolutionary periods, and after 12 years at BMG, it’s time to turn the page on a new chapter and continue to ensure artists and songwriters get the most. income.
“I owe the company a lot and I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this journey. We have achieved a lot together and I am particularly proud of the European team and where they are today.
“I would like to thank Maximilian for his extraordinary dedication and contribution to BMG over the years.”
Thomas Cosfield, BMG
BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld added: “I would like to thank Maximilian for his extraordinary dedication and contribution to BMG over the years.
“His leadership and vision have been instrumental in the growth and success of our GSA and Continental European businesses. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Elsewhere at BMG, in May, the company’s former executive vice president of global corporate communications Steve Redmond resigned from his role at the company after 12 years.
In March of this year, BMG’s former chief content officer Dominique Casimir resigned from his position after 15 years with the company.
BMG’s former long-time boss Hartwig Masuch resigned as chief executive of the Bertelsmann unit last year.
His successor is Thomas Coesfeld, who joined Berlin-based BMG as chief financial officer in April 2021.
Earlier this month, Koesfeld was appointed to the executive board of BMG parent company Bertelsmann.global music business
