On the Move: Big execs for ASCAP and Warner

On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry.

Financial lead at ASCAP: ASCAP announced the appointment of Paul Rourke as its executive vice president and CFO. Rourke joins the PRO from Viocom International, where he was EVP/CFO. “His global financial experience and ability to deliver excellent results on strategic initiatives will prove invaluable to ASCAP’s execution of our multi-year strategy,” CEO Elizabeth Matthews said.

C-suite promotion for WMG: Warner Music Group has promoted Stu Bergen to CEO of international and global commercial services. Bergen has a decade with WMG, most recently as president of Warner Recorded Music. In the newly created position, his responsibilities include overseeing international recorded music operations outside the U.S. and UK, and the Warner Music global marketing team.

Anna Washenko