Marathon Music Group has hired widely respected executive Ophelia Conheady as Head of A&R for its main label imprint, Marathon Artists.
Her appointment is effective immediately.
Conheady’s appointment follows the news of Director of A&R Jaimie Hodgson’ departure from the company to form a new artist management company, Found Management.
Conheady joins the company from her previous position as Senior A&R Manager at Columbia Records UK.
She reporting directly to Marathon co-founder and CEO Paul-Rene Albertini.
“Ophelia’s creative vision, acuity for current and future trends and understanding of the artist development process has revealed her to be a forward-thinking musical innovator.”
Paul-Rene Albertini, Marathon Music Group
Paul-Rene Albertini, CEO of Marathon Music Group, said: “Ophelia’s creative vision, acuity for current and future trends and
understanding of the artist development process has revealed her to be a forward-thinking musical innovator.
“She also brings great insights about the importance of analytics and tech in the decision making process and will be an important, senior
team player at Marathon Music Group.”
“Marathon is redefining what it means to be a label thanks to Paul-Rene and the team’s progressive thinking and I can’t wait to be part of introducing new music to a global audience.”
Ophelia Conheady
Ophelia Conheady added: “I have always admired Marathon’s strength as an independent player and their creative approach to
breaking new talent.
“Working alongside a highly experienced team, with their ability to offer flexible partnerships with artists, is something I’m really looking forward to.
“Marathon is redefining what it means to be a label thanks to Paul-Rene and the team’s progressive thinking and I can’t wait to be part of introducing new music to a global audience.”Music Business Worldwide
