Focus on cultural impact and creative
expertise
New leadership empowered at
Atlantic, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects
Key moves include promotions of
Lanre Gaba and Erica Bellarosa, appointment of
Dave Rocco, and elevation of
Craig Kallman
NEW
YORK, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Atlantic Music Group (AMG), part of Warner Music Group (Nasdaq:
WMG), unveiled its dynamic new leadership team and structure.
Designed to maximize AMG's cultural impact and strengthen its
creative expertise, the changes will empower dedicated A&R and
Marketing teams at Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, and
10K Projects. Starting October 1, Elliot
Grainge assumes the role of CEO of Atlantic Music Group, as
Julie Greenwald passes the torch
after two decades.
Grainge said, "Atlantic Music Group is home to the most
extraordinary artists and executives in the world. This great label
has moved through a meaningful transition, and emerged with a
world-class team, made up of ambitious innovators and veteran
visionaries. We have a plan to build on the extraordinary
achievements of the last twenty years, honor the independent DNA of
our labels, and collaborate with artists to pioneer a future filled
with opportunity. To all our artists, managers, and partners, we
are committed to a single principle - maximum impact for original
artists. We're looking forward to doing big, bold, brave things
together."
Robert Kyncl, WMG CEO, added:
"AMG will be lean, agile, fiercely creative, and deeply passionate
about artists and their fans. We're opening an exciting new chapter
in the story of an iconic label. Elliot's thoughtfully chosen a
team that combines a wealth of experience, a diversity of
expertise, and a commitment to excellence."
Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects will all be helmed by
forward-thinking leaders. 10K will
operate within Atlantic Music Group as a standalone venture
controlled by WMG. The Elektra, Fueled By Ramen, and Roadrunner
imprints will continue under the AMG banner.
For Atlantic Records:
- Lanre Gaba is promoted to
President of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Global Music. Lu Mota is EVP, Head of A&R, Hip-Hop,
R&B, and Global Music and Marsha St.
Hubert is EVP, Head of Marketing, Hip-Hop, R&B, and
Global Music. They have supported and helped develop acclaimed
artists such as Cardi B, Jack
Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert, Burna
Boy, and many others.
- Kevin Weaver is
President, West Coast. The longtime Atlantic leader was most
recently behind the record-breaking Barbie The Album, as
well as the Twisters soundtrack.
- In addition, Brandon Davis
& Jeff Levin are EVPs and
Co-Heads of A&R, Pop & Rock. Marisa Aron is promoted to EVP, Head of
Marketing, Pop & Rock. The trio has managed a roster that
includes Lizzo, Charli xcx, Charlie
Puth, Ava Max, Melanie Martinez, and many others.
For 300 Entertainment:
- Rayna Bass & Selim Bouab are Co-Presidents. Under
their guidance, 300 has supported marquee names including Young
Thug, Mary J. Blige, and Gunna,
among others.
For 10K Projects:
- Nicholas Ziangas and Molly McLachlan are promoted to
Co-Presidents, having been instrumental with breakout stars
like Artemas, Trippie Redd, and Rich
Amiri.
Atlantic Music Group will combine the strengths of key functions
at Atlantic, 300, and Elektra, to create one central set of artist
development services. These functions at the group level include
Creative, Legal & Business Affairs, Promotion, Press &
Media Strategy, Digital Marketing & Analytics, Sales &
Streaming, A&R Research, A&R Administration, and Marketing
Operations.
For Atlantic Music Group:
- Craig Kallman is elevated
to Chief Music Officer, expanding his remit to bring his wealth of
expertise to artists and projects across the group, while enabling
him to mentor the next generation of executives.
- Zach Friedman and
Tony Talamo are promoted to
Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, respectively. Friedman
and Talamo joined 10K Projects in
2018 and their company Homemade Projects was acquired in 2022.
- Erica Bellarosa is
promoted to General Counsel, heading legal & business affairs
efforts across the entire group.
- Dave Rocco is appointed
President of Creative, with responsibilities spanning creative
strategy, video, artwork, advertising, and more. He most recently
served as Chief Creative Officer at Republic Records and held the
title of Global Head of Artist Marketing and Label Relations at
Spotify.
- More appointments regarding department heads will be made over
the coming weeks. Gregg Nadel
has been appointed to a new role within WMG's Recorded Music
division, to be announced soon.
Media Contacts
James
Steven
James.Steven@wmg.com
Majeda Hussein
Majeda.Hussein@wmg.com
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SOURCE Warner Music Group Corp.