JANICK ANOINTS FOUR KEY EXECS
John Janick has reaffirmed the senior leadership at Interscope Geffen A&M, promoting three executives to president and one to general manager.
Michelle An has been named president of Creative Strategy while Sam Riback and Nicole Wyskoarko have been both upped to president, A&R; Riback handles pop and rock and Wyskoarko oversees the urban side. Gary Kelly has been named general manager of Interscope, EVP and chief revenue officer of Interscope Geffen A&M.
Their crowns are being fitted at press time.
“Each of these four executives has played an integral role in propelling Interscope Geffen A&M to become one of the most consistently successful music and culture companies in the world,” said IGA monarch Janick. “In doing so, they and the amazing teams that they lead have made IGA a magnet for some of the world’s most talented artists. These promotions recognize their innumerable contributions and ensure our success for years to come.”
An was previously EVP/head of Visual Creative at the label. In her new role she will be responsible for the company’s overall visual creative vision and will continue to collaborate with IGA artists on building their global brands, working closely with them on video, photography, packaging, advertising, as well as on their live shows and film and television projects. She will also work with EVP Xavier Ramos overseeing pop/rock marketing at the company.
Kelly was previously CRO/global head of Streaming Strategy at the label. In his new role, Kelly will continue to oversee the team that encompasses the revenue, digital marketing, international and physical production areas of the label group. He will also continue to oversee the label’s growing direct-to-consumer business.
Riback, previously EVP of A&R, will continue to lead the label’s efforts in the pop and rock areas, working closely with the IGA partners and his own staff to sign the next generation of culture-driving artists.
Wyskoarko, previously EVP of A&R, will continue to oversee the urban A&R team, working closely with the company’s various label partners and their extensive roster of artists.
“Michelle, Gary, Sam and Nicole are true leaders in our industry,” IGA Vice Chairman Steve Berman said. “They have each built incredible teams that help to empower our artists to have the very best chances of global success. We are so happy to be able to recognize their efforts as they continue to build upon what we’ve created at IGA.”
No word yet on the date or location of the coronation ceremony.
The newly promoted execs are, clockwise from top left, Michelle An, Gary Kelly, Nicole Wyskoarko and Sam Riback.
