Grey Gordon
Communications and Digital Marketing Manager
American Association of Independent Music
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has appointed Grey Gordon as the new Communications and Digital Marketing Manager. “We are thrilled to welcome Grey Gordon to the A2IM team as our new Communications and Digital Marketing Manager,” said Richard James Burgess, President & CEO of A2IM. “I’m so excited and honored to be joining the A2IM team,” says Gordon. “I look forward to helping expand the visibility of our members and community.”
For more, contact grey@a2im.org.
Ross Golan
Co-Chair of the S&C Wing
The Recording Academy® Songwriters & Composers Wing™
The Recording Academy® Songwriters & Composers Wing™ has welcomed award-winning songwriter Ross Golan as their new Co-Chair of the S&C Wing, where he will work in tandem with multi-platinum songwriter and current Chair Evan Bogart and S&C Wing Senior Managing Director Susan Stewart to shape programming, promote membership, and collaborate with industry partners. In addition to continuing his role as Co-Chair, Bogart will also represent the Academy on a national level as Vice Chair of its Board of Trustees.
For more, contact britta.purcell@grammy.com.
John Pershing
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
ASCAP
The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has named John Pershing as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective September 22. Pershing brings a wealth of experience to ASCAP as a forward-thinking and transformative technology leader with deep expertise leading corporate IT teams to drive business growth. ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews commented, “ASCAP is excited to bring John on board as we continue to drive innovative global technology solutions.”
For more, contact liossa@ascap.com.
Emily Kennedy
VP, Bussiness Development, Pop
Wasserman Music
Emily Kennedy has joined Wasserman Music as VP, Business Development, Pop. In this role, Kennedy will help spearhead growth initiatives across several key verticals: Film and TV, Digital and Gaming, Literary Branding, Sponsorship, and International. She will also work closely with all Wasserman businesses globally including Sports, Talent, Creators, and Brands and Properties. “Emily brings deep artist management and talent buying experience to our Pop division, reinforcing our artist-first approach,” says Wasserman Music SVP, Artist Services Vince Amoroso.
For more, contact wassermanmusicpr@shorefire.com.
Stephanie Wright
Executive Vice President/Head of A&R
Music Corporation of America
Music Corporation of America (MCA), has announced the appointment of Stephanie Wright as Executive Vice President/Head of A&R. In this role, Wright will lead the A&R team in talent scouting as well as the label’s creative direction and development. She will report to Mike Harris, MCA President & CEO. “Rejoining MCA is an exciting opportunity to continue doing what I love most: discovering and developing incredible artists while helping them realize their full creative potential,” says Wright.
For more, contact stephanie.wright@umusic.com.
Anne Rohosy
Chief Commercial Officer
Gibson, Inc.
Gibson, Inc. has announced the appointment of Anne Rohosy as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this expanded role, Rohosy will lead Gibson’s global commercial strategy, overseeing wholesale, direct-to-consumer, and retail channels as the company accelerates its growth and brand presence worldwide. “Gibson has a legacy unlike any other, and we have incredible opportunities ahead to expand our reach, strengthen our brands, and deliver for our fans and partners worldwide,” said Rohosy.
For more, contact lcoffey@primeprgroup.com.
Ed Poston
Head of A&R
Symphonic Distribution
Symphonic Distribution has hired Ed Poston as Head of A&R. Reporting to Symphonic’s Chief Creative Officer, Randall Foster, Poston joins the team with over 15 years of experience. Based in New York City, Poston will work alongside Foster and Tim Bruno, Symphonic’s SVP of Sales Operations, to expand Symphonic’s artist relationships and help fuel the company’s continued global growth. “I’ve long admired the team and their commitment to artist empowerment, and it is clear that we have unlimited growth potential together,” says Poston.
For more, contact laurie@jaybirdcom.com.
Brianne Deslippe
SVP of Marketing
Big Loud Records
Big Loud Records has promoted Brianne Deslippe to SVP of Marketing. Deslippe will oversee Big Loud's marketing, creative, digital, publicity, streaming, and international departments. Most recently, she was SVP of International, spearheading global campaigns for Big Loud artists and imprints. Deslippe is a two-time winner of the CCMA's Industry Person of the Year Award. "This marks an exciting new chapter for Big Loud Records,” says co-founder and CEO Seth England.
For more, contact corey@bigloud.com.
