LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — BMG announced the appointment of veteran media executive Kristal McKanders Dube to lead its Global Corporate Communications.
With a career that spans 20 years, McKanders joins BMG following a stint at WMG where she led global communications function at Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the publishing arm of WMG, including overseeing executive and songwriter communications, and the company’s philanthropic initiatives at their Los Angeles headquarters.
In her new role, McKanders will be based in Los Angeles and report to BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld.
McKanders Dube holds a Master of Journalism degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spelman College.
“It’s an exciting time at BMG with the company uniquely positioned for growth in a rapidly evolving music landscape, and we’re happy to have Kristal join us at such a pivotal moment and bring a fresh perspective to our business. Kristal’s innate storytelling ability, coupled with her expertise in corporate and music publishing communications, makes her an invaluable addition to our team,” stated BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld.
“Sharing the unique stories and perspectives of the artists, songwriters and the executives behind the music we love has always been a passion of mine. As BMG, a rising innovator in the music industry, embarks on this next chapter with a new CEO, I’m eager to help evolve and amplify the company’s brand narrative, along with continue to tell the remarkable stories of the people who propel the music business forward,” added McKanders Dube.
