Tortella came to the label as part of a three-executive team that in September 2010 replaced Tom Whalley.
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Warner Bros. Records co-president and chief operating officer Livia Tortella has left the label, almost six months to the day after Todd Moscowitz stepped down as co-president and CEO.
With her departure, the Warner Bros. Records management team is now Cameron Strang, who holds the title of chairman/CEO for the label as well as Warner/Chappell, and chairman Rob Cavallo.
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"So much has happened since moving out west two years ago," Tortella wrote in an e-mail to staffers obtained by Billboard.
“We have signed and developed some amazing future superstars. This has
been one of the most unique and special adventures of my life and I’ve
treasured every moment professionally and personally... I’m so proud of
what we’ve achieved together and confident that we’ve set the stage for
even more great music that will continue this company’s legacy for many
years."
Tortella came to Warner Bros. as part of the team that in September 2010 replaced Tom Whalley, who ran the label for about 10 years. She was No. 10 on Billboard's 2012 Women in Music list.
After thanking Tortella for her contribution to WBR, Strang, in a
note sent to staffers that was also obtained by Billboard, said the
department heads who reported to her will now report to him.
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"Rob and I look forward to working even more closely with you all,
and we know that transitions such as these are made possible by the
depth and breadth of talent we have at WBR," he wrote. “As WBR’s
Chairman & CEO, my goal is straightforward: I am determined to see
our artists, employees and company flourish. Our collective priorities
are just as clear: find and nurture extraordinary talent, build the
careers of our superstars, and augment the range of services we provide
our artists. That’s simple to say, but we’re all aware of how much
energy, creativity and hard work go into our achievements. Equally, I
know many of you share my opinion that there is still much to
accomplish."
He noted that the label has some amazing new signings, "adding to our
existing expertise and aggressively innovating on behalf of our
artists. Together, by putting the music first, we will grow WBR’s
world-class reputation and lead our industry forward."
Warner Bros. label share in 2013 through June 2 is 3.94 percent.
**** Livia has facilitated the launch of several label ventures, including
Fueled By Ramen, Photofinish, Chop Shop Records, and more recently the
legendary Elektra Records label.
Livia began her career in 1989 at PolyGram Canada in A&R, and then
continued as a product manager for artists on numerous labels. After
spending five years at Island Def Jam Music Group she joined Atlantic
Records in 2004, where as a member of Atlantic's senior management team
she played a key role in Atlantic's achieving the No.1 market share
position in the US in calendar years 2008 and 2009.
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