Avex USA has named Ryusuke Kamada its new CFO; Luke Armitage has joined Warner Records as senior VP of global marketing.
Hugh Forrest has been promoted to president of SXSW, the renowned music, film, and interactive festival held annually in Austin, Texas. Previously serving as the director for 35 years, Forrest's new role was announced by SXSW co-founder and CEO Roland Swenson. This promotion comes as part of a broader restructuring at SXSW, which includes the departure of co-president Jann Baskett. Under Forrest's leadership, SXSW aims to continue its growth and innovation, focusing on enhancing the festival's offerings in music, film, technology, and education. His long tenure with the festival has seen it evolve from a local event to a global phenomenon, and his promotion is seen as a move to ensure continuity and stability as the festival navigates post-COVID recovery and future expansion.
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