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Warner Music Group CFO/COO Armin Zerza steps down; Lou Dickler named Acting CFO, Tom Corson promoted to COO
Warner Music Group Corp.
- Armin Zerza stepped down as CFO and COO for personal reasons, effective July 31, 2026; will remain available through fiscal year.
- Louis Dickler, SVP Global Controller and CAO, appointed Acting CFO; previously served in this role in 2021-2022.
- Tom Corson, Co-Chairman and COO of Warner Records, promoted to COO of Warner Music Group, reporting to CEO Robert Kyncl.
- Company has initiated a formal search for a new CFO.
- Corson will oversee global marketing, merch, D2C, supply chain, while continuing at Warner Records for a transition period.