Key facts
- Armin Zerza has decided to step down as Warner Music Group's CFO and COO for personal reasons, effective immediately.
- Lou Dickler, Chief Accounting Officer, has been named acting CFO.
- Tom Corson has been promoted from Warner Records COO to Warner Music Group COO.
- Zerza joined Warner Music as CFO in May 2025 and previously served as finance chief at Activision Blizzard.
- Zerza will remain available through the end of the fiscal year to ensure a seamless transition.
Armin Zerza is stepping down from his dual role as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group, effective immediately, citing personal reasons. Lou Dickler, currently SVP, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed as the acting CFO. Tom Corson, previously COO of Warner Records, has been promoted to the role of COO of Warner Music Group, reporting directly to CEO Robert Kyncl.
Zerza, who joined Warner Music as CFO in May 2025 after a tenure as CFO at Activision Blizzard, will remain with the company until the end of its fiscal year to facilitate a smooth transition. WMG has initiated a formal search for Zerza's successor, who will be the company's third CFO since 2023. Prior to Zerza, Bryan Castellani held the CFO position, and Dickler has served as acting CFO previously.
During his time at WMG, Zerza was involved in the company's AI licensing strategy and helped expand its catalog acquisition joint venture with Bain Capital. In its most recent quarter, Warner Music Group reported total revenue of $1.73 billion, an increase of 12.1% year-on-year at constant currency.