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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87023, member: 27"]
A longtime insider just grabbed an ownership stake at Secretly Distribution, locking in leadership continuity after a monster year for the indie powerhouse.

Chris Welz steps into ownership
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[*]Secretly Distribution elevated Chris Welz from COO to Partner.
[*]Welz has spent two decades climbing from intern to top executive.
[*]Darius Van Arman will keep steering the company alongside him.
[*]As Partner, Welz plans to expand hands-on global distribution support.
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Two decades shaping the engine
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[*]Welz built out the company’s worldwide physical network over the years.
[*]Digital services and DSP ties grew under his watch.
[*]Van Arman praised his leadership style and business instincts.
[*]Anna Bond credited his guidance as core to SD’s identity.
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Banner year fuels momentum
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[*]Secretly Distribution called 2025 its biggest year ever.
[*]Thousands of releases rolled out from over 100 labels.
[*]Gold and Platinum plaques stacked up across the roster.
[*]Bon Iver and Japanese Breakfast marked standout wins.
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Expanding roster and footprint
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[*]Third Man Records and Org Music renewed or signed new deals.
[*]Rhymesayers and A24 Music sit within the distributor’s lineup.
[*]Asia Pacific gained a new office in 2025.
[*]Cargo Independent Distribution launched earlier with Beggars Group and Cargo Records.
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