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Markus Leads WME International Music Expansion
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Rob Markus appointed Head of International for WME's contemporary music team.
- Markus brings over 20 years of experience and deep global market knowledge.
- SoundCloud appoints Steve Abrams, ex-YouTube Music exec, as CTO.
WME has elevated Rob Markus to the role of Head of International for its contemporary music division. In this expanded capacity, Markus will direct the agency's international touring operations and strategic initiatives within the contemporary music sector. His appointment, announced by Global Heads Lucy Dickins and Kirk Sommer, underscores WME's commitment to its worldwide music business.
Markus, a Senior Partner with over 20 years at WME, has been instrumental in developing the agency's leading Latin Music group and representing a diverse roster of top-tier artists and bands. His deep understanding of global markets, including Europe, Asia, Latin America, and emerging territories, is expected to significantly enhance client services.
Meanwhile, SoundCloud has announced the appointment of Steve Abrams as its new Chief Technology Officer. Abrams, who previously led engineering for YouTube Music's Knowledge & Discovery, brings a wealth of experience in scaling tech teams and developing AI/ML-driven music understanding and personalization. He will spearhead SoundCloud's engineering efforts, focusing on technological innovation and strengthening the platform's creator-centric strategy.
