Widely respected music executive Kazuhiro Shimada has departed his role as Chief Operating Officer of Warner Music Japan.
MBW understands that Tuesday (July 9) was the Tokyo-based exec’s last day at the company and that an official update is likely to be issued soon.
Shimada joined Warner Music Japan in November 2022 from Amazon Music Japan, where he served as Director & General Manager.
Previously, Shimada was Corporate Executive of Universal Music Japan, and prior to that, Vice President, Strategy of MTV Networks Japan.
Shimada has also worked at GAGA Communications, an independent film acquisition, marketing and distribution company.
