Warner Music Group has elevated Dan Rosen to the position of President of Warner Music Australasia & Southeast Asia, effective immediately, following an announcement made in late October 2025. The appointment represents a notable consolidation of leadership across two major territories and signals the company’s strategic focus on strengthening its presence in the rapidly evolving Asia-Pacific market.
Rosen’s new role encompasses responsibility for operations spanning a vast and culturally diverse region, requiring sophisticated management of both established and emerging music markets. The position demands balancing traditional industry practices with dynamic digital growth trends that vary considerably across countries within his purview.
Industry analysts note that successfully maneuvering these complexities will be essential as Warner Music seeks to capitalize on the region’s increasing music revenue potential.
The appointment comes amid intensifying competition from other global music corporations eyeing the same territories. Similar to the recent Sony Music Publishing acquisition of Elements Music, this move demonstrates major labels’ continued investment in expanding their international footprint. Rosen will face the challenge of implementing Warner’s global strategies while adapting to local market conditions, regulatory environments, and digital infrastructure differences that characterize the region.
These markets represent some of the fastest-growing streaming territories worldwide, with distinctive local music scenes requiring tailored approaches to artist development and marketing. He will be focused on helping extraordinary artists from eight countries gain greater visibility on the global stage.
Rosen brings substantial experience to the position, having previously managed cross-border operations and facilitated artist growth within Warner Music’s ecosystem. His background in corporate and creative music sectors positions him well to handle the expanded regional mandate, which includes fostering partnerships with local digital platforms and content creators. Artists under his direction will have opportunities to explore sync deals as an important revenue stream in the increasingly visual media-dominated landscape.
Warner Music executives expect Rosen’s leadership to accelerate the company’s market share gains throughout Australasia and Southeast Asia while enhancing local talent development initiatives. The role will require implementing strategic release dates for new music to maximize regional impact and cultural relevance across diverse markets.
The role effectively makes Rosen a key figure in Warner’s international expansion strategy as the company seeks to strengthen its competitive position in territories characterized by diverse consumer behaviors and business practices.
His success will likely be measured by Warner’s ability to identify and develop regional artists while maximizing catalog exploitation across these promising markets.
