Can't Spell Global Without Him: Following the completion of BMG's merger with Concord (CAT 5/14/2026), Pres./Frontline Recordings Jon Loba has been named Head/Global Frontline Recordings for the combined company, as reported this morning (9/1) via Breaking News. Concord's Bob Valentine serves as CEO, leading a six-member executive management team. Loba serves on the 12-member Strategic Leadership Council that also includes Tom Becci (Global Recorded Operations), Tom Scherer (Global Catalog Recordings) and Jim Selby (Global Music Publishing). BMG's Thomas Coesfeld serves as Chairman. Global headquarters are in Nashville and European headquarters are in Berlin.