Apple Music hits 40 million subscribers, names new head

Apple Music just hit another milestone by hitting 40 million subscribers. On top of gaining more subscribers, the company just announced that long-time Apple executive Oliver Schusser will be taking over as the vice president of Apple Music and International Content. Schusser is said to be moving from London to California to fulfill his new role and will split his time between Apple’s offices in Cupertino and Culver City. And he will lead international teams in 38 offices. He’ll be reporting directly to Eddy Cue, who hired him 14 years ago.

Schusser has previously worked on Apple products and projects like App Store, iTunes movies and TV, iBooks, Apple Podcasts, and more. He was also said to be instrumental in Apple’s acquisition of Shazam. According to Variety, this new promotion will not impact Jimmy Iovine’s standing in the company. Iovine has previously said he plans to step back from daily operations at Apple Music.