CURTIS TACKLES TECH FOR WMG

Janelle Curtis has joined Warner Music Group as Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer.

Curtis will lead the company’s technology efforts, with a focus on business structures, processes and digital solutions. She was most recently Managing Director, Global Head of Process Automation, at Bank of America. In her new post, she will report to WMG CEO Steve Cooper and be based in New York.

“Janelle is a world-class executive who comes to us with deep knowledge and wide-ranging experience,” Cooper said. “With her fresh perspective and technical expertise, she’ll be a tremendous catalyst for growth as we create our future and lead our industry.”

Said Curtis, “The explosion in digital business models and data insights makes it essential for us to find the right balance between agile global strategy and sophisticated localized delivery. The team at Warner has ambitious plans for using transformational technologies to serve artistry, music and commerce."

Prior to Bank of America, Curtis spent seven years at Goldman Sachs, where she helped lead the digital and business transformation of the operations division. She previously held posts at Citi, Chase and HB Curtis & Associates.