Mateusz Smółka takes over Warner Music Eastern Europe operations starting September 7. This newly created Managing Director position covers Poland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Southeastern Europe from a Warsaw base, reporting directly to EMEA President Simon Robson.
Eight years at Spotify leading editorial and partnership teams across ten markets precede this move. His background spans journalism plus advisory roles, bringing two decades of music industry experience focused on talent development and regional fan culture expansion strategies.
Responsibilities include driving market share growth through M&A activity alongside distribution and artist services scaling. Recent label investments like NIKA, Magneoton, Mascom, Mike Roft, Big Idea, Step Records, Forza Music, and Polskie Nagrania demonstrate ongoing commitment to capturing emerging opportunities throughout Central and Eastern territories.
Eight years at Spotify leading editorial and partnership teams across ten markets precede this move. His background spans journalism plus advisory roles, bringing two decades of music industry experience focused on talent development and regional fan culture expansion strategies.
Responsibilities include driving market share growth through M&A activity alongside distribution and artist services scaling. Recent label investments like NIKA, Magneoton, Mascom, Mike Roft, Big Idea, Step Records, Forza Music, and Polskie Nagrania demonstrate ongoing commitment to capturing emerging opportunities throughout Central and Eastern territories.
