After 30 years spanning nearly every facet of finance, Chad Doerge transitions to music dealmaking as president and deputy CEO of Round Hill Music. The Long Island native joins the New York-based private equity firm from his previous role as president and chief revenue officer of Aiera, bringing extensive financial expertise to the growing music catalog market. Doerge's career includes leadership positions across multiple financial sectors.

Round Hill manages a $1.1 billion portfolio of music rights, including iconic songs performed by George Harrison, Elvis Presley, Black Sabbath, and Madonna. Doerge's arrival follows the company's expansion strategy as music catalog valuations have surged in recent years. The firm specializes in acquiring, managing, and monetizing music copyrights across various genres and eras, leveraging both streaming revenue and traditional licensing opportunities.

Doerge's background includes founding member status at Deutsche Bank's global capital sales group, giving him deep connections in financial markets. His move into music dealmaking reflects the growing convergence between finance and entertainment assets. Industry observers expect his Wall Street experience to accelerate Round Hill's acquisition pace in the competitive music rights marketplace, particularly as catalogs from legacy artists continue to command premium valuations.