Eric Wong has been promoted to executive vice president of recorded music at Warner Music Group, expanding his leadership remit across the company’s global marketing and A&R operations, WMG announced Tuesday (Dec. 16).
In the newly elevated role, Wong will oversee flagship global marketing campaigns and lead global A&R efforts, working closely with WMG’s labels, artists and management teams to drive international storytelling and artist development.
He will continue to serve as president of East West Records U.S. and president of Warner Music Canada, and remains based in New York, reporting directly to Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl.
Wong has been part of WMG’s senior management team for the past five years, during which time he has played a key role in strengthening collaboration across the company’s recorded music labels and international territories.
“Since joining WMG’s senior management team five years ago, Eric has been a driving force behind our mission to forge closer collaboration across our recorded music labels and territories around the world,” Kyncl said in a statement. “His understanding of the international marketplace, combined with his deep marketing and A&R experience along with key relationships across the industry, makes him ideally suited to take on this expanded role as we continue to elevate our talent on the global stage.”
In his dual leadership roles over the past year, Wong has focused on strengthening the connective tissue between WMG’s U.S. and international operations. As head of East West Records U.S., he has helped align markets and guide artists toward broader global opportunities, including supporting breakthrough acts such as Punjabi superstar Karan Aujla, whose album P-Pop Culture debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart.
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Since assuming leadership of Warner Music Canada in September, Wong has also overseen new executive appointments aimed at sharpening the label’s local and international focus.
“I’m excited to continue working closely with our incredible artists and partners,” Wong said. “It’s a privilege to collaborate with so many talented people, and I’m looking forward to continuing to find new ways to spark creativity, build meaningful connections, and help bring great music to fans everywhere.”
Prior to his most recent posts, Wong served as chief marketing officer of Warner Music’s recorded music division, where he led global marketing initiatives across more than 70 markets. During that time, he helped shape campaigns for artists including Dua Lipa, Charli xcx, Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, David Guetta and Coldplay. Before joining WMG, Wong spent nearly a decade at Universal Music Group, most recently as chief operating officer of Island Records.
