"I’m honored to welcome him to the Republic Records family,” said Republic president and chief operating officer Jim Roppo.
Dr. Kitatani will work WMJ chief Kaz Kobayashi on the label's "continuing evolution."
Joshua most recently led Universal Music's foray into Web3.
The executive will replace Patrick Mushatsi-Kareba, who is exiting the company at the end of August.
Also this week: Kate London moves to Audio Chateau, Nashville Yards staffs up as it nears compleation and Cumulus' podcasting network has a new senior vp.
Also this week: A slew of moves and promotions at ASM Global and Capitol Christian, three new agents at CAA and a Big Machine veteran joins BMG.
The longtime Atlantic Records co-leader and Atlantic Music Group chairman/CEO announced at a town hall that she will depart at the end of January.
Also this week: Sony Music Publishing UK appoints a vp of visual & media rights, two Parlophone vets launch a recrd label and much more.
Film composer Lesley Barber was elected to an officer position for the first time.
The executive, who has been with the publisher since 2017, is leaving to pursue other opportunities.
