BMG has announced the appointment of Melanie McAllister as its new global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective November 1st, 2024. As part of BMG’s Executive Board, McAllister will report directly to BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld.
In her new role, McAllister will oversee people excellence, performance, development and analytics along with DE&I – aligning human resource strategies with business objectives and fostering the development of BMG’s teams across its 20 offices in 13 core music markets.
A highly seasoned HR executive, McAllister brings extensive experience to the position, having spent her career working with complex global organizations. Most recently, she has served as Chief People Officer at EasyPark Group and Megaport, and prior to that, held the Chief HR Officer role at BMG’s sister company, Arvato, for nearly a decade. McAllister has also held senior HR positions at Oracle and other global technology companies.
Coesfeld said, “As we continue to implement our BMG Next strategy, we are proud to welcome Melanie to lead our HR team and to spearhead our culture initiatives, which are critical to our future success. Her expertise, vision, and proven track record of combining innovative thinking with people excellence will have a transformative impact on our company.”
McAllister said, “I am truly delighted to join BMG during this exciting phase of the company’s development and to be welcomed back to the Bertelsmann family. Aside from the opportunity to contribute to building on BMG’s success, I feel privileged to be part of such a creative and talented team of people and to help push the boundaries of our industry.”
McAllister’s expertise spans talent management, organizational transformation, and M&A integration. She is known for building strong, inclusive cultures and leveraging technology to optimize HR functions, driving growth and innovation across diverse industries. In addition to holding a Master’s in Strategic Human Resources from Liverpool JM University, McAllister serves on the board of ENABLE Trust, which focuses on delivering high-quality education for children with a range of complex educational needs.
