Trending on Billboard[PIAS], the bracketed independent music company, has appointed stalwart executive Edwin Schröter as CEO of its [PIAS] Label Group. Schröter, a 25‑year veteran of the business, previously served as group managing director, overseeing both the [PIAS] Label Group and Integral Distribution Services. He succeeds co‑founder and former chief Kenny Gates, who transitions into the newly created role of executive chairman, where he will continue to guide strategy while working closely with Schröter, the board and the wider executive team. Gates and Lambot also co‑founded IMPALA in 2000 and played key roles in the creation of Merlin and the Worldwide Independent Network. He reaffirmed that [PIAS] will continue to be defined by “creative independence, long-term thinking and close collaboration.”The leadership changes follow the retirement of CFO/COO Nick Hartley, with Aubry Caeymeax named as his successor.