Kobalt, the leading independent music publishing destination for songwriters and publi<a href="shers, announced today the elevation of Bob Bruderman to the newly created position of Chief Digital Officer.
In his new role, Bruderman will lead the overall global digital strategy for Kobalt, including commercial partnerships with major companies such as Amazon, Apple, Meta, Pandora, Snap, Soundcloud, Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube. He will work with a broad range of emerging digital partners, driving new monetization opportunities across the business. Bruderman is also actively involved with various industry groups to ensure the intellectual property interests of songwriters and artists are protected worldwide.
Laurent Hubert, CEO of Kobalt Music Group, stated:
“Bob has been a key member of the Kobalt executive team for over a decade. He has made innumerable contributions to our business as a strategist, negotiator, and leader. Bob is respected for his ability to fiercely advocate for songwriters and music publi<a href="shers’ rights within the larger industry while supporting our digital partners’ ability to innovate and bring new products, features, and services to market, expanding music offerings for fans around the world. I am pleased to be able to elevate him to this important new role.”
Bruderman joined Kobalt in 2013 and most recently served as Executive Vice President, Global Digital Business. During his tenure, he oversaw digital business development and licensing for the recorded music services company AWAL, which was acquired by Sony Music Entertainment in 2021. Before joining Kobalt, Bruderman held various positions at Sony Music Entertainment, which he joined in 2002. He serves on the board of directors at ASCAP, the Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC), and the Digital Data Exchange (DDEX).
Bob Bruderman remarked:
“It’s a pivotal time in our business for songwriters and music publi<a href="shers. I’m proud of the transformative impact Kobalt has on the industry and look forward to continuing our mission to be the premier destination for songwriters. I look forward to working with our stellar global team to accelerate change across the globe.”
Bruderman will continue reporting to CEO Laurent Hubert and will be based in Kobalt’s New York City offices.
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