Fabian Kerner
About Fabian Kerner
Fabian Kerner serves as the Director of Physical Supply Chain EU at The Orchard, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the music industry, having worked in various roles at companies such as Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and SoulFood.
Work at Orchard
Fabian Kerner has served as the Director of Physical Supply Chain EU at The Orchard since 2018. In this role, he oversees the physical distribution and logistics of music products across the European market. His responsibilities include managing supply chain operations, ensuring efficient delivery processes, and optimizing inventory management. Kerner's tenure at The Orchard has been marked by a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and improving service delivery within the physical supply chain.
Previous Experience in Music Industry
Before joining The Orchard, Fabian Kerner held several positions in the music industry. He worked as a Manager of Sales at SoulFood from 2005 to 2006 in Hamburg, where he was responsible for sales strategies and client relationships. Prior to that, he served as a Junior Produktmanager at Motor Music from 1997 to 1999, also in Hamburg. Kerner spent nine years at Warner Music Group as a Produktmanager from 2006 to 2015, where he managed product development and marketing strategies. Additionally, he worked at Sony Music Entertainment as a Produktmanager from 2000 to 2005 in Berlin.
Education and Expertise
Fabian Kerner completed his education at Schulzentrum Mitte in Bremerhaven, where he achieved his Abitur. This qualification provided him with a foundational education that supports his career in the music industry. His expertise encompasses supply chain management, sales, and product management, developed through years of experience in various roles within leading music companies.
Career Timeline
Fabian Kerner's career in the music industry spans several decades. He began his professional journey at Motor Music as a Junior Produktmanager from 1997 to 1999. He transitioned to Sony Music Entertainment, where he worked as a Produktmanager from 2000 to 2005. Following that, he joined Warner Music Group as a Produktmanager from 2006 to 2015. After a brief stint at SoulFood as Manager of Sales from 2005 to 2006, he has been with The Orchard since 2018, currently holding the position of Director Physical Supply Chain EU.