HONG KONG, SAR – Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) has announced the appointment of seasoned entertainment executive Lo Ting-Fai, known professionally as Lofai, as President, Warner Music APAC. Effective August 11, Lofai will be based in Hong Kong, reporting directly to Robert Kyncl, CEO of WMG. All recorded music territory heads across the Asia-Pacific region will report to him.
Lofai brings a wealth of cross-industry expertise to the role, having most recently served as CEO of MakerVille, a PCCW subsidiary specializing in content creation, artist management and live events, alongside his role as COO of Viu, the company’s regional OTT streaming platform. An accomplished songwriter under the pseudonym “Yu Ri,” he has penned several hit tracks, further cementing his creative credentials.
Lo Ting-Fai says “I’m excited to be taking up this incredible role. WMG has been rewriting the rules when it comes to how a music company works in our changing industry, and it has massive ambitions for growth in the APAC region. I look forward to collaborating with Robert and WMG’s teams around the world as we help more Asian artists hit the global stage, strengthen our incredible catalog, and find fresh, innovative ways to build passionate, loyal fanbases.”
Robert Kyncl says “Lofai will oversee many of our highest priority markets both today and in the future, with culturally diverse music scenes, filled with next generation talent and iconic copyrights. He brings his creative flair, business acumen, and connections throughout the digital economy to this super important role. Together, we’re committed to finding and developing artists with massive creative and commercial impact, evolving our suite of services, and growing our market share across the region.”
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Lofai began his career in radio before moving into the creative advertising sector, working with agencies such as Wieden+Kennedy and CTWCM. He later joined Apple as Creative Director for Asia Pacific, before transitioning to PCCW in 2010. His academic background includes studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Oxford, and Harvard Business School.
With his unique combination of creative expertise, strategic vision, and deep industry connections, Lofai is poised to play a pivotal role in driving Warner Music’s ambitious growth and innovation agenda across the Asia-Pacific region.
