BMG has appointed Monti Olson as the Executive Vice President of Publishing for North America. Olson, who previously worked with BMG from 2018 to 2022, returns to lead the company’s music publishing operations in the U.S. He will oversee publishing A&R, creative administration teams, and guide strategies for new signings, catalog acquisitions, and growth across BMG’s Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York offices.
During his first stint at BMG, Olson helped expand the company’s U.S. publishing activities and played an instrumental role in business development and acquisitions. As part of the leadership transition, Olson will report to Thomas Scherer, BMG’s President of Global Catalog Recordings and Music Publishing for North America, before eventually reporting directly to CEO Thomas Coesfeld. Additionally, Olson will join BMG’s Global Strategy Committee, contributing to long-term company strategy.
In his return, Olson expressed his enthusiasm for rejoining BMG: “BMG has always felt like home to me. The company prioritizes songwriters and creativity, and I’m proud to return to help shape its future.”
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Thomas Scherer praised Olson’s return, noting that Olson’s leadership and creative network would be crucial in scaling BMG’s presence in North America, the largest music market. “With Monti at the helm, we are further strengthening our position as a trusted partner for songwriters.”
Coesfeld added, “Monti’s leadership will be key to driving our publishing strategy and shaping the next phase of growth for BMG.”
Olson’s most recent role was as President and founding partner of Litmus Music, a music rights acquisition company backed by The Carlyle Group. At Litmus, Olson successfully led more than 10 high-profile acquisitions, including partnerships with major artists like benny blanco, Keith Urban, and Katy Perry.
He reunites with a range of high-profile publishing clients, including Juice WRLD’s estate, Diane Warren, John Legend, and D’Mile, whom he worked with during his prior tenure at BMG.
With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, Olson has held key positions at Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Bros. Records, peermusic, and other major music companies.
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