Warner Records Names Jim Roppo Vice President

Jim Roppo was officially named Vice President of Warner Records just hours after his departure from Republic Records was announced. He will be based in Los Angeles and will report to Aaron Bay-Schuck, the company's chairman and CEO. His start date will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Roppo joins the company after nearly three decades […]

Just hours after announcing his departure from Republic Records, Jim Ruppo has been officially announced as Vice President of Warner Records. He will be based in Los Angeles and report to the company's president and CEO, Aaron Baishook. His start date will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Roppo joins the company after nearly three decades at Universal Music Group, where he most recently served as president and CEO of Republic Records, overseeing global strategy, operations and artist development. Prior to that, he was president and COO of Republic Collective, an umbrella group that housed notable acts including Republic, Island, Def Jam and Mercury. RELATED STORIES Aaron Sorkin Says 'Social Research' Filming Had Nothing To Do With Trailer's Backlash, Explains Why Trump Was Not Mentioned: 'It's Not A Red Blue Thing' Bradley Whitford On Bringing Back 'The West Wing' As A 'Limited Series'

"Everything we do is rooted in the development of artists, and Jim has dedicated his career to ensuring they have the tools, resources and support to reach their full potential. Few have excelled in so many areas of our business - from digital to merchandising and marketing - and this range, along with the history of Breaking Stars, will be even more invaluable to the next group," said Bay Shock. Popular in Variety

Rupo added: "I'm excited to join Warner Records at such an important time, with undeniable momentum in the roster. That's my focus. I've always supported great music and helped teams win, and I look forward to bringing that to Warner. My biggest thanks to Aaron for this opportunity."

Roppo joins a company that has seen recent success with releases from Madonna, Zach Bryan, Sombr, Benson Boone, Teddy Swims, Linkin Park and more.