Sony Music has appointed Janus Barnewitz as the new managing director of Sony Music Denmark.
He succeeds Henrik Daldorph, who is leaving the company after more than 20 years at the helm.
The appointment was announced alongside confirmation that Sony Music has acquired 100% of Copenhagen-based label One Seven Music, including its publishing arm, marking a strategic expansion of the company’s footprint in the global electronic and dance music landscape.
Founded in 2018 by Janus Barnewitz and Morten Vilhelm, One Seven Music evolved into a key player in global dance music.
Following the acquisition, Barnewitz has assumed the role of managing director. One Seven Music co-founder, Morten Vilhelm, will continue to lead and expand the growth of the label under the Sony Music Denmark umbrella, focusing on creative strategy and overseeing the roster of artists.
As managing director, Barnewitz will report to Sony Music President of Continental Europe and Africa, Daniel Lieberberg, and oversee Sony Music Denmark’s overall strategy, A&R and creative development.
Janus is one of the most forward-thinking and culturally intuitive executives in the Danish music landscape
Daniel Lieberberg
Sony Music said that a “proven track record in talent scouting, brand building and navigating the evolving digital music ecosystem positions him as a strong and future-focused leader”.
In his role as managing director of Disco:wax and No3 (companies bought by Sony Music Denmark in 2012 and 2018), he played a key role in discovering and developing some of Denmark’s most successful domestic artists. His work with Gilli (MXIII), The Minds Of 99 and Martin Jensen contributed to major national and international career breakthroughs. Under his leadership, Disco:wax and No3 became a central force in the Scandinavian market, achieving a 10% market share in Denmark.
“Janus is one of the most forward-thinking and culturally intuitive executives in the Danish music landscape,” said Daniel Lieberberg, president of Continental Europe & Africa at Sony Music. “His ability to identify talent early and set up artists for long term success makes him the ideal leader for Sony Music Denmark. I am excited to see how he will help shape the next chapter of our strategy in the region.”
In a message about his outgoing managing director, Henrik Daldorph, Lieberberg added: “We want to extend our profound gratitude to Henrik Daldorph for his extraordinary contributions and leadership over the past 20 years. His vision, commitment and strategic guidance have shaped Sony Music Denmark’s identity and success, laying the foundation for the company’s next phase. We wish him well for the future.”
Janus Barnewitz, managing director of Sony Music Denmark, added: “I’m excited about the future of Sony Music Denmark and the opportunities ahead. With the additional creative power of One Seven, we’re well positioned to drive growth, support our artists and shape the next chapter of Danish music together.”
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