Warner Music's Carianne Marshall to step down as Co-Chair and COO of Warner Chappell

Warner Music Group Corp.

Marshall steps down as Co-Chair and COO of Warner Chappell Music effective Sept 30, 2026.
She stays employed through Jan 8, 2027 for transition and advisory services.
Separation agreement: 18 months severance, FY2026 bonus, pro-rated FY2027 bonus.
Lump sum of $116,000 and $1.5M equity award granted under separation deal.
No successor named; departure appears voluntary and orderly.

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Carianne Marshall

Co-Chair and Chief Operating Officer

WMG · Warner Music Group Corp.

Effective: 2026-09-30
Filed: September 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET

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.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Carianne Marshall departed as Co-Chair and Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group Corp..

Action: stepped down
Role: Co-Chair and Chief Operating Officer

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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.

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