Also this week: Sphere's "Exosphere" has a new sales lead, Third Side Music hires a head of copyright and SoundCloud's former COO/CFO has landed a real(ity) job.
Carolyn Mugar, who guided the organization since 1985 as it raised $80 million to support family farmers, will continue on as an advisor.
The 36-year veteran of South By assumes full leadership of the annual event.
Marking her return to the label, the industry veteran will be based in Los Angeles.
Kerkhover will run point at BMG's offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, NYC and Toronto.
The executive is departing Big Loud Management, which is slated to wind down by the end of 2025.
The industry veteran's appointment signals Sony Music’s commitment to innovation and strategic leadership as it navigates a fast-changing landscape.
Also this week: Downtown has a new director of A&R, Big Loud gets Carter a promotion, and a DJ about to perform at the Sphere hires a creative director.
The venture will provide artist and producer management, publishing and distribution services, and an incubation lab to help clients develop new IP using emerging technologies.
Also this week: ADA expands into Southeast Asia, Orfium and CTS Eventim hire new CTOs and Musicians On Call brings in a development lead.
