Carianne Marshall's departure as Chief Operating Officer of Warner Music Group Corp. was reported, effective September 30, 2026; the filing names no successor. As of November 6, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. has reported 3 leadership change filings to the SEC under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, from July 31, 2026 to September 22, 2026, naming 2 appointments and 1 departure (Form 8-K, September 22, 2026).
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Key facts
- · In / out: Out · Person: Carianne Marshall · Role: Chief Operating Officer · Effective: 2026-09-30 · 8-K, 2026-09-22
- · In / out: In · Person: Louis Dickler · Role: Chief Financial Officer · 8-K, 2026-09-04
- · In / out: In · Person: Louis Dickler · Role: Chief Financial Officer · Effective: 2026-07-31 · 8-K, 2026-07-31
Warner Music Group Corp. reported changes in 3 filings among its directors and officers to the SEC on Form 8-K, Item 5.02, from 2026-07-31 to 2026-09-22. They name 2 people, with 2 appointments and 1 departure. Every row below is cited to the filing it comes from, and this page adds each new change as Warner Music Group Corp. files it.
Also on the record for Warner Music Group Corp.
| Date | Record | Figure | Our page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 3.4% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| October 15, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 5.5% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| October 13, 2026 | Form D, private offering | $2.23M sold | Form D page | Source |
| August 12, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G, by BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC | 6.1% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| July 27, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 7.6% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| May 15, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Darsana Capital Partners LP | 8.1% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| May 13, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G, by BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC | 6.3% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| May 12, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 9.2% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| May 4, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 9.2% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| April 1, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G, by Darlington Partners Capital Management, LP | 5.1% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| March 27, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by The Vanguard Group | — | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| February 13, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Darlington Partners Capital Management, LP | 4.5% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
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- Michael Lynton is also named on 1 other Form D filing: Rightway Healthcare, Inc. (Sep 2026)
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- 5%+ stake filings Nov 2026
- Form D filing Oct 2026
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- Darlington Partners Capital Management, LP also filed stake reports on 4 other companies: Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW (Aug 2026), OneStream, Inc. (May 2026), Shift4 Payments, Inc. (May 2026)
- Darsana Capital Partners LP also filed stake reports on 4 other companies: Wingstop Inc. (May 2026), EchoStar CORP (Feb 2026), The New York Times Company (Feb 2026)
- Mawer Investment Management Ltd. also filed stake reports on 10 other companies: Barrett Business Services Inc (Aug 2026), North American Construction Group Ltd. (May 2026), OSI SYSTEMS INC (Feb 2026)
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| Filed | In / out | Person | Role | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Out | Chief Operating Officer | 2026-09-30 | 8-K, 2026-09-22 | |
| 2026-09-04 | In | Chief Financial Officer | 8-K, 2026-09-04 | ||
| 2026-07-31 | In | Chief Financial Officer | 2026-07-31 | 8-K, 2026-07-31 |
Who leads Warner Music Group Corp., as last reported?
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- Chief Operating Officer: Carianne Marshall, departure reported, effective 2026-09-30 (filed 2026-09-22). No successor is named in these filings.
- Chief Financial Officer: Louis Dickler, appointed (filed 2026-09-04).
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Departing: Carianne Marshall, Chief Operating Officer, effective 2026-09-30
On September 21, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. (the "Company") announced that Carianne Marshall will step down as Co-Chair and Chief Operating Officer, Warner Chappell Music, Inc. ("Warner Chappell Music"), a subsidiary of the Company, effective September 30, 2026.
- Ms. Marshall will remain employed by Warner Chappell Music through January 8, 2027, during which time she will provide transition and advisory services as requested by Warner Chappell Music.
- In connection with her departure, Warner Chappell Music and Ms. Marshall have entered into a separation agreement (the "Separation Agreement") dated September 22, 2026.
- Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Ms. Marshall will receive total gross severance payment representing eighteen months of Ms. Marshall's per annum salary rate as in effect on January 8, 2027.
- In addition, Ms. Marshall will be eligible for an annual bonus for fiscal year 2026 in accordance with her existing employment agreement, a pro-rated annual bonus for fiscal year 2027, a lump sum payment in the amount of $116,000 and a one-time award under the Company's equity compensation plan having a grant date value of $1,500,000.
Appointed: Louis Dickler, Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the Amendment, Mr. Dickler will serve as Acting Chief Financial Officer, in addition to his current role as Senior Vice President, Global Controller & Chief Accounting Officer, from July 31, 2026 until a date determined by WMG in its sole discretion that is expected to follow the commencement of employment of a new Chief Financial Officer (the "Transition Period").
- As previously disclosed, effective July 31, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. (the "Company") appointed Louis Dickler as the Acting Chief Financial Officer.
- In connection with Mr. Dickler's assumption of additional responsibilities as Acting Chief Financial Officer, on September 4, 2026, Warner Music Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company ("WMG") entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to Mr. Dickler's employment agreement (the "Employment Agreement").
- Following the end of the Transition Period, Mr. Dickler will continue in his role solely as Senior Vice President, Global Controller & Chief Accounting Officer.
- During the Transition Period, Mr. Dickler's annual base salary will be $1,000,000.
- Following the Transition Period, his annual base salary will be $650,000 for the remainder of the term of the Employment Agreement.
- The Amendment also provides that the aggregate pre-tax grant date target value of the long-term incentive award to be granted to Mr. Dickler in January 2027 will be $1,000,000.
Appointed: Louis Dickler, Chief Financial Officer, effective 2026-07-31
Appointment of Acting Chief Financial Officer In connection with Mr. Zerza's departure, the Company appointed Louis Dickler to serve as the Company's Acting Chief Financial Officer, effective July 31, 2026.
- Departure of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer On July 31, 2026, Armin Zerza stepped down for personal reasons as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Music Group Corp. (the "Company").
- The Company has commenced a search for a new Chief Financial Officer.
- Mr. Dickler served as the Company's Acting Chief Financial Officer from November 11, 2021 to February 15, 2022 in connection with a temporary medical leave of absence taken by a former Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
- Mr. Dickler, age 48, has served as the Company's Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer since October 2011.
- Mr. Dickler began his career in the professional services industry as an audit manager at KPMG, before joining the Company as Associate Director of Corporate Finance in May 2005.
- In addition to serving as Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company, Mr. Dickler will continue to serve as Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company.
- Mr. Corson will also continue to serve as Co-Chairman and COO of Warner Records for a transition period.
- Mr. Corson, age 66, has served as Co-Chairman and COO of Warner Records since January 2018.
- Mr. Corson came to the Company from RCA Music Group where he spent nearly 18 years, ascending to President & COO.
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A public company must file a current report on Form 8-K with the SEC within four business days when a director leaves or is elected, or when its chief executive, chief financial, chief accounting or chief operating officer, or another named executive, departs or is appointed. That disclosure goes under Item 5.02 of the report.
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