UK Management company Karma Artists has hired highly regarded Los Angeles–based executive Anna Schlafer as it expands its operations in the US.
Schlafer will work across the Karma Artists Management and Karma Songs Publishing rosters.
Schlafer has spent the last 12 years at Kobalt Music Publishing, most recently as Senior Director of Creative, where she signed and developed songs from Grammy Nominated producer Rogèt Chahayed (and his publishing company Tru Sauce Publishing), Nina Nesbitt, Ella Vos, Hanson, Stevie Aiello, J.S. Ondara, BRÅVES, and others.
She worked across the company’s global roster and was instrumental in setting up collaborations and securing various placements across multiple genres, including James Arthur’s Say You Won’t Let Go as well as releases with Jason Derulo, Kali Uchis, Aloe Blacc, Kelly Clarkson, Quinn xcii, David Guetta, Elderbrook, Kygo and A.I., among others.
During her tenure at Kobalt, Schlafer also worked closely with MXM, Monsters & Strangerz, David Hodges, Pop Wansel, Oak Felder, Ariel Rechtshaid & Heavy Duty, Axident, Coffee, Linus Wiklund, Al Shux, Starsmith, Pablo Bowman, Gary Go, Iain Archer, and many more.
“We are thrilled to welcome Anna to the Karma team to help expand our reach within the US market and build upon the success our clients are already enjoying.”
Jordan Jay, Karma Artists
Karma Artists Director Jordan Jay, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Anna to the Karma team to help expand our reach within the US market and build upon the success our clients are already enjoying.
“With the current restrictions in place, Ross and I felt it was important to ensure Karma and its clients are fully represented in the US and after working with Anna in her previous publishing role for many years we feel she’s the perfect match to further grow both our Management and Publishing businesses there.”
“I’ve known Jordan and Ross for many years. They have built something exciting and I look forward to working across the rosters.”
Anna Schlafer
Anna Schlafer added: “I’ve known Jordan and Ross for many years.
“They have built something exciting and I look forward to working across the rosters.”Music Business Worldwide
