MUMBAI: EMI Music has appointed Rob Stevenson at a top creative post, to head its Virgin imprint in the US.
Stevenson will report to Nick Gatfield, the new A&R president of North America, UK and Ireland, and is scheduled to start his position by 15 August, says a company release.
Ron Stevenson was former top evaluator of rock talent at Universal Music Group. As a former executive vice president of Universal Music, Stevenson signed and developed artists that have sold 26m albums worldwide, such as Fall Out Boy, The Killers, The Bravery, Sum 41, Lady Sovereign, Saliva, Thrice.
Gatfield says "I've known and worked with Rob for several years during my time at Universal and have great respect his A&R instincts, creativity and business acumen. Rob's track record speaks for itself: he's been responsible for the breakout success of some of the world's most exciting, original musical artists and I will depend on him to help me transform EMI's approach to A&R"
"Rob shares my view that we must be fearless about embracing innovation and that we must work to create true partnership with artists."
"When Nick offered me the chance to work with him again and to help reinvigorate a top music brand name like EMI, I couldn't refuse," adds Stevenson.
"I look forward to work with an exciting roster of established stars, and to take on an amazing opportunity to create Virgin as the most exciting place for artists to be. We'll smash the model and break the rules and create true partnerships with creative talent."
This comes just after EMI lost legendary rock group The Rolling Stones to Universal Music Group after 20 years at the label