Warsaw, September 2nd 2026 – Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced the appointment of Mateusz Smółka as Managing Director, Warner Music Eastern Europe, effective September 7th. In this newly-created role, Smółka will oversee Warner Music’s operations across key markets, including Poland, the Czech Republic, South Eastern Europe, and Ukraine. Based in Warsaw, he will report to Simon Robson, President, EMEA, Warner Music.
Smółka will drive Warner Music’s strategic expansion across the region, implementing a growth strategy that builds scale and market share while honoring distinct local music cultures. He will also reinforce the company’s status as a complete artist partner by expanding its full-service capabilities across talent development, distribution, and strategic M&A
Bringing more than two decades of experience across music, media, and technology, Smółka joins Warner Music following an eight-year tenure at Spotify. There, he led the Editorial and Artist & Label Partnership teams across ten culturally diverse Eastern European markets. He began his career as a journalist before advancing into advisory and leadership roles across the music industry.
Simon Robson, President, EMEA, Warner Music, says: “Mateusz has a proven record of driving creative and commercial growth across Eastern Europe. His expertise in artist development and fan culture makes him uniquely equipped to lead our growth in Europe’s fastest-expanding market. I look forward to partnering with him to capture the immense opportunities in the region.”
Mateusz Smółka, Managing Director, WM Eastern Europe adds: “I’m excited to join Warner Music at such a transformative moment for our industry across Eastern Europe. The sheer volume of creative talent emerging from this region is extraordinary. I look forward to partnering with our brilliant teams to empower our artist roster and champion local sounds worldwide.”
