Bruno Crolot is leaving Believe, just seven months after announcing he was joining the France-headquartered music company.
In a LinkedIn post on Monday (January 19), Crolot confirmed that he has stepped down from his role as President, Label & Artist Solutions at Believe and is “transitioning out of the company”.
MBW first reported last summer that Crolot was leaving his previous position as Spotify’s Senior Director, Head of International Music, for a role at Believe.
In a LinkedIn post on June 3, Crolot confirmed that he would be taking up the role of President, Label & Artist Solutions (LAS) at Believe to lead the LAS business and P&L at the company, working closely with regional and local general managers, as well as with TuneCore, Believe’s DIY distribution company.
In the most recent LinkedIn post confirming his departure from Believe, Crolot wrote: “This has been an intense and enlightening experience. However, my path is taking me toward a different challenge.”
“This has been an intense and enlightening experience. However, my path is taking me toward a different challenge.”
Bruno Crolot
He added: “Thank you to [Believe Founder and CEO] Denis [Ladegaillerie] and [Global Head of Music] Romain [Vivien] for the opportunity, I wish the best to the entire Believe team for the years ahead.
“I am now exploring what’s next and looking forward to reconnecting with my network – starting with the Grammys in LA next week. On to the next chapter!”
Crolot originally joined Spotify in 2016 as General Manager for France and Benelux, a role in which he was tasked with defining and deploying Spotify’s development strategy in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
He was promoted to Senior Director, Head of International Music at the platform four years later, in 2021.
Prior to his time at Spotify, Crolot served for five years as Head of B2B music trade show Midem in Cannes, France. His two decades of music industry and digital entertainment experience also includes time at Universal Music, Noos, Orange, and Sony Music.
Crolot’s departure from Believe follows notable moves within the company’s senior staff.
Just last week, Andreea Gleeson revealed in an internal memo to staff that she’ll be exiting her role as CEO of TuneCore, and moving to a Strategic Advisor position at parent company Believe.
Believe Founder and CEO Denis Ladegaillerie confirmed that “TuneCore leadership will continue to be overseen by Romain Vivien, Believe’s Global Head of Music, with senior executives including Chief Revenue Officer Brian Miller and Chief Technology and Product Officer Luxi Huang, to build on TuneCore’s strong momentum as we continue to invest in its future.”Music Business Worldwide