Schusser, Oliver — Apple | Los Angeles Business Journal

Schusser, Oliver — Apple. Oliver Schusser

Global Head of Music, Apple Music and International Content

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THE LATEST: Schusser, a veteran of Cupertino-based Apple Inc., continues to build out the company's music operations from its Culver City offices. Not only does he run Apple Music and International Content, but Schusser recently added the top job at Apple's Beats headphones division to his growing list of responsibilities. Apple acquired Beats Electronics in 2014.

BACKGROUND: Schusser has been associated with Apple&s music operations since the iPod's earliest days. He served as vice president of iTunes International in the company&s London office for 15 years before his 2018 promotion to Apple Music. In his previous role, Schusser managed Apple&s international content programs including the App Store, iTunes Movies and TV, iBooks and Apple Podcasts. Prior to Apple, Schusser's music career included stops at Vodafone Group, Napster Inc. and Bertelsmann. Schusser holds an MBA from the University of Birmingham and a PhD in media economics from the University of Cologne.

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