Charlie Lexton Takes the Helm: The New Era of Merlin Begins!

Charlie Lexton Takes the Helm: The New Era of Merlin Begins!

Hey, music fans! There’s a major shake-up in the indie world that you need to know about! Charlie Lexton is stepping up as the new CEO of Merlin on January 1st. This guy is no stranger to the scene—he's been with Merlin since day one in 2007 and has been rocking as the COO since 2020. Lexton's got the chops to lead, and he’s already set the stage for some epic moves, from teaming up with AI innovators to keeping Merlin ahead of the game in the realm of music licensing.

With a background that spans DJing, songwriting, producing, and even co-founding record labels, Charlie's music biz experience reads like a hit playlist. Plus, he's been a legal eagle at big names like UMG and EMI, showing he's as comfortable closing deals as he is spinning records.

As Jeremy Sirota passes the CEO baton, he’s confident that Charlie’s going to hit all the right notes. Exciting collaborations like a partnership with ElevenLabs are just the beginning. Lexton’s ready to empower indie music companies and amplify the voices of female leaders through initiatives like Merlin Engage.

Top voices in the industry are hyped, too! Darius Van Arman of Secretly Group and Marie Clausen from Ninja Tune are backing Charlie all the way. They’re convinced with Lexton leading, Merlin will smash records, just like their recent milestone revenue of $1.64 billion!

It's a thrilling time in the indie music universe—keep your ears to the ground because Merlin's next chapter is about to make waves!