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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 84800, member: 27"] BMG just tapped Neubau Music co-founder Jasper Niebuhr to run their entire GSA operation starting next February because they need fresh leadership in Berlin. [HEADING=2]Jasper Niebuhr named managing director for the GSA region[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]The company decided to put Niebuhr in charge of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, starting on February 1, 2026, and he brings a solid indie background to the corporate table [*]He is set to manage recorded music and publishing while reporting to Alistair Norbury, who currently covers the UK, APAC, and EU regions [*]This move fills the gap left by Marc Johlen, who decided to leave the business at the end of last year, so the seat was clearly empty [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Executive background and industry experience[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Niebuhr has over 15 years of skin in the game, including a stint as co-founder of the independent firm Neubau Music [*]Norbury thinks the new guy is perfect for the job because he has deep knowledge, and he knows how to build a company from the ground up [*]The new boss claims he wants to focus on finding fresh routes for artists, and he plans to make the rights business worth more over the long haul [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Broader company context and future plans[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]This GSA sector matters a lot since it stands as their third biggest market globally after the US and the UK [*]The whole outfit plans to move its global headquarters to the top floor of the Lumina building, which is just two blocks from where they are now [*]Thomas Coesfeld is preparing to lead the parent company Bertelsmann, starting in January 2027, once Thomas Rabe finishes his contract in December 2026 [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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