The experienced financial executive will take over for Eric Levin, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Carless describes creating his new label as his "lifelong mission."
Recorded music revenue rose nearly 8%, thanks to a strong slate of releases led by Ed Sheeran, Linkin Park and Melanie Martinez.
This marks the first big deal for Robert Kyncl as WMG's CEO.
Also this week: Warner Music Latina adds an A&R director, Tim McGraw's company hires a marketing vp and more.
Companies will lean on artists’ rights of publicity to request removals, which platforms seem open to acting on.
Slow quarter for new releases puts a drag on streaming revenue, but recent Ed Sheeran and Jack Harlow albums could boost WMG's second half.
"Cypher 1: Ella", a collaboration between Mabiland, Emjay, Mare Advertencia, and Delfina Dib, is the label's first release.
Though it's been a successful decade plus, the Brazilian star recently made headlines when she aired grievances with the label.
The nine-year veteran of WMG guided the company through its return to growth and debut on Wall Street.
