Tom Corson Takes Over as COO Following Zerza's Departure at WMG

WHO:

Billboard - Tom Corson has been named Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group.

Billboard - Armin Zerza is the outgoing COO of Warner Music Group.

Billboard - Louis Dickler has been named acting CFO of Warner Music Group.

Variety - Tom Corson previously served as Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Records.

WHAT:

Billboard - Tom Corson succeeds Armin Zerza as COO at Warner Music Group.

Variety - Corson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group.

Variety - Corson has been overseeing business operations, strategy, and commercial development for artists at Warner Records.

WHERE:

Variety - Warner Music Group is the organization involved in this leadership change.

WHEN:

Billboard - Tom Corson has served as co-chairman and COO at Warner Records since 2018.

WHY:

Billboard - Armin Zerza stepped down after one year in the role of COO.

HOW:

Variety - Tom Corson’s promotion was part of a leadership transition at Warner Music Group following Zerza's departure.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 22:25 UTC)

Tom Corson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group, succeeding Armin Zerza, who stepped down after just one year in the role. Corson previously served as Co-Chairman and COO at Warner Records, where he oversaw business operations, strategy, and commercial development for artists since 2018. Additionally, Louis Dickler has been named acting CFO of Warner Music Group as part of this leadership transition.