The Hong Kong-based group has announced new leadership, appointed from within. Founder Klaus Heymann no longer holds a leadership role, to all appearances. Heymann is now the owner of Chandos Records in England.
Here’s the Naxos press release:
[Hong Kong, 18th February, 2025] The Board of Directors of the Naxos Music Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthias Lutzweiler as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Naxos Music Group, effective immediately. Lutzweiler, who has been serving as Acting CEO since October 2024, will be supported by Jeffrey Lien, CEO of Naxos of America, who assumes the role of Global Deputy CEO, and Iwen Schmees, currently CEO of Naxos Deutschland, who will take on the position of Global Chief Operating Officer…
Matthias Lutzweiler, CEO
Matthias Lutzweiler, born 1967, joined Naxos Music Group in 2011 as CEO of Naxos Deutschland, following a distinguished 21-year tenure at Hänssler Classic. Over the past decade, he has played a pivotal role in driving the growth of Naxos Germany and contributing to the company’s global strategy as part of the senior management team. Appointed Deputy CEO in 2022, Lutzweiler now assumes the role of CEO, leading a team of several hundred employees worldwide.
Jeffrey Lien, Global Deputy CEO
Jeffrey Lien began his career with Naxos of America in 2012 as a Purchasing Coordinator, rising through roles including Director of BI Reporting and Analytics and Vice President of IT Project Management. In 2024, he was appointed CEO of Naxos of America, where he has played a key role in shaping the company’s overall strategy and enhancing operational excellence.
Iwen Schmees, Global COO
Iwen Schmees joined Naxos Deutschland in 2009, becoming Label Manager in 2011. He later assumed the role of COO before being promoted to CEO of Naxos Germany in 2021. With extensive operational expertise, Schmees now oversees Naxos’ global infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and strategic alignment across the organisation.
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