Also this week: Muse Group adds three chiefs, Guitar Center hires a tech leader, Gracenote welcomes a CEO and Neon Coast lights up with an RCA Nashville veteran.
Also this week: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum elects Jody Williams as chair and OTM Music adds new heads of U.S. sync and A&R.
Santini assumes the role after working as VP of Brand Partnerships & Ad Sync since joining the label in 2020.
Kiehl has led the music industry trade organization as interim chief since the departure of Jamie Njoku-Goodwin in 2023.
The veteran music agent was previously a partner at UTA.
Also this week: Warner Records bulks up its A&R department, Symphonic eyes Asia and a Winger collaborator joins Frontiers Label Group.
The music industry mainstay will oversee business development and marketing, among other responsibilities.
Also this week: DiMA doubles down on its svp of government affairs, APM Music elevates a sync licensing veteran and Reed Smith adds counsel.
Burgess has overseen a period of substantial growth and advocacy efforts at the independent music coalition.
Roback will run operations, strategy, technology and growth for the agency.