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Warner Records Names Jim Roppo Vice Chairman

Roppo, who spent nearly three decades at Republic Records, will be based in Los Angeles and report to Warner chief Aaron Bay-Schuck; his start date is still unconfirmed.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 2:41 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by Variety: “Warner Records Names Jim Roppo Vice Chairman”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 2:41 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.

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VarietyWarner Records Names Jim Roppo Vice Chairman

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLet's turn to music, where Warner Records Group has named Jim Roppo its vice chairman, just hours after his exit from Republic Records was announced.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHours! He will be based in Los Angeles and report to chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck, after nearly three decades at his old company.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHours?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe box of desk stuff never even made it to the car. That's how you close a chapter, Chip, with a bow on it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd his start date isn't even confirmed yet, so right now he's the only man in music between jobs and thrilled about it.