“After ten years at TuneCore, and with the company well-positioned for continued success, Believe and I have mutually agreed that the time is right for me to transition,” said Gleeson in the note sent out on Wednesday (January 14).<\/p>\n
The executive added in the memo that “Believe and I looked at what the future requires and agreed the best path is for me to support Believe\u2019s executive team in an advisory capacity to continue building where I can have the greatest impact.”<\/p>\n
The leadership change, described as a “planned transition,” is effective immediately.<\/p>\n
TuneCore, one of the world\u2019s largest independent music distribution platforms, promoted<\/a> Andreea Gleeson to the position of CEO in 2021.<\/p>\n “We are grateful to Andreea for her leadership of TuneCore and the lasting impact she has had on the business,” said Denis Ladegaillerie, Founder and CEO, Believe, in a statement.<\/p>\n “Over the course of her tenure, TuneCore strengthened its platform, expanded its global reach, and deepened its commitment to artist success. Her work co-founding the Music Fights Fraud Alliance and advancing gender equity in the music industry reflects values that are at the heart of Believe and areas we will continue to prioritize.”<\/p>\n “We are grateful to Andreea for her leadership of TuneCore and the lasting impact she has had on the business.”<\/p>\n Denis Ladegaillerie, Believe<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Added Ladegaillerie: “As part of an evolution aligned with TuneCore\u2019s next phase of growth and Believe\u2019s long-term strategy, Andreea will transition into a Strategic Advisor role for Believe, where her experience and perspective will continue to support the Group at a strategic level.”<\/p>\n He also confirmed that “TuneCore leadership will continue to be overseen by Romain Vivien<\/strong>, Believe\u2019s Global Head of Music, with senior executives including Chief Revenue Officer Brian Miller<\/strong><\/a> and Chief Technology and Product Officer Luxi Huang, to build on TuneCore\u2019s strong momentum as we continue to invest in its future.\u201d<\/p>\n Elsewhere in the memo, Gleeson explained that, “as TuneCore enters this next phase from a position of strength, its mission remains: empower independent artists to succeed on their own terms, moving them from ‘access to success’ through an efficient, automated platform”.<\/p>\n The exec also said that “moving forward, TuneCore will prioritize harnessing more fully the capabilities of Believe, to help artists grow globally”.<\/p>\n Gleeson told staff in the memo that leading TuneCore “has been one of the most meaningful chapters of [her] career”.<\/p>\n She added: “Together, we\u2019ve transformed this company, expanding our global footprint, strengthening and modernizing the platform, and pivoting from just distribution to artist development by launching programs like TuneCore Accelerator to give artists deeper support, education, and access to real career-building opportunities.”<\/p>\n Launched in 2023, TuneCore Accelerator<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0gives DIY artists access to promo and marketing programs on DSPs.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2024\/11\/Denis-Ladegaillerie-80x45.jpg\")
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