Interscope Geffen A&M has promoted Gary Kelly (pictured) to Chief Revenue Officer/Global Head of Streaming & Strategy.
The news was announced today (January 7) by Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman and CEO John Janick and Vice Chairman Steve Berman.
In his new role, Kelly will continue to oversee the team that encompasses the revenue, digital marketing and production areas of the label group.
He will also be taking on the additional responsibilities of oversight of the label group’s International efforts, working closely with IGA’s Head of International Jurgen Grebner.
Kelly began his career as a college rep at Sony Music Distribution and Epic Records.
Since then he has worked in various marketing and sales positions in the New York, mid-Atlantic and Los Angeles regions.
He left Sony in 2007 for a position at Universal Music Group and joined Interscope in 2010 as Head of Sales.
He previously held the title of EVP, Chief Revenue Officer at the label and will continue to be based at Interscope Geffen A&M’s headquarters in Santa Monica, CA.
“Gary has been a valued member of the IGA family for almost a decade.”
John Janick
Janick commented: “Gary has been a valued member of the IGA family for almost a decade.
“He has been instrumental in successfully navigating market changes over the years for our diverse artist roster, intuitively understanding how culture moves in the global marketplace.
“I look forward to Gary taking on this expanded role.”
“Gary and his team have played an important role in ensuring that these amazing artists achieve the success they deserve.”
Steve Berman
Added Berman: “John and Joie Manda and the entire A&R team have built a powerful roster of talented artists that rivals any in our label’s nearly 30-year history.
“Gary and his team have played an important role in ensuring that these amazing artists achieve the success they deserve. I’m happy to be able to announce this promotion.”
“John and Berman continue to assemble an important legacy of artists supported by an incredible team of executives at Interscope.”
Gary Kelly
Kelly said: “John and Berman continue to assemble an important legacy of artists supported by an incredible team of executives at Interscope.
“I’m honored to be able to contribute to our success on an even deeper level moving forward.”Music Business Worldwide
