ICYMI: Atlantic Music Group Announces New Leadership Team Structure

Following major layoffs last week, Atlantic Music Group has announced its new leadership structure under incoming CEO Elliot Grainge, who will officially take over on October 1st, the same day current CEO Julie Greenwald steps down.

The new Atlantic Records leadership team includes President of West Coast Operations Kevin Weaver, President of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Global Music Lanre Gaba, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of A&R for Pop & Rock Brandon Davis and Jeff Levin, EVP and Head of Marketing for Pop & Rock Marisa Aron, EVP and Head of A&R for Hip-Hop, R&B, and Global Music Lu Mota, and EVP and Head of Marketing for Hip-Hop, R&B, and Global Music Marsha St. Hubert.

300 Entertainment will be led by Co-Presidents Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab. Meanwhile, Grainge’s 10K Projects, which will now operate within AMG as a Warner Music Group-controlled independent venture, has promoted Nicholas Ziangas and Molly McLachlan to Co-Presidents.

Craig Kallman has been appointed as Chief Music Officer at AMG, where he’ll leverage his experience to support artists and projects across the company while mentoring upcoming executives. Zach Friedman will serve as Chief Operating Officer, with Tony Talamo as General Manager. They both joined 10K in 2018. Erica Bellarosa is taking on the role of General Counsel, and former Republic/Spotify executive Dave Rocco will serve as President of Creative.

Additionally, Elektra President Gregg Nadel has transitioned to a new role in Warner Music Group’s Recorded Music division, with more details to be shared later.

To “combine the strengths and key functions” of Atlantic, 300, and Elektra, AMG will consolidate departments like creative, legal/business affairs, promotion, media strategy, digital marketing, analytics, sales and streaming, A&R research and administration, and marketing operations.

Elliot Grainge commented,

“We have a plan to build on the extraordinary achievements of the last 20 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.”

Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl 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 has carefully chosen a team that combines a wealth of experience, diverse expertise, and a commitment to excellence.”