Major Music Industry Moves: MySeat Media, AEG, Sony Music Nashville Lead Latest Executive Appointments

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March 3, 2025 at 09:10 AM

The music industry continues to evolve with significant personnel changes across major companies. Here's a comprehensive overview of the latest executive moves and appointments.

Portrait of Dave Cool smiling

MySeat Media welcomes Dave Cool as President, bringing 20+ years of industry experience to help artists manage data and engage fans through branded mobile apps.

Key Executive Appointments:

Mark Posgay joins Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) as VP of Global Sales
Andrew Klein promoted to President of Global Partnerships at AEG Presents
Jodi Dawes named VP of Publicity at Big Machine Label Group
Annie DeConto elevated to Director of Business Development at Catch Point Rights Partners
Dan Killian becomes youngest owner at FBMM

Notable Leadership Changes:

Frank Handy (Peermusic) elected as AIMP National Chair for 2025-2026
Lexia Thomas joins Activated Events as Director of Artist Relations
LA Phil extends contracts for Herbie Hancock and Thomas Wilkins
Christy Holifield appointed as iHeartMedia Greensboro Market President

Sony Music Updates:

Lauren Kilgore: Senior VP of Legal and Business Affairs
Dennis Reese: Senior VP of Radio Marketing & Promotion
Mallory Michaels: VP of Radio Marketing & Promotion
Taryn Miller: VP of IT Global Copyright & Royalties
Henry Naldjian: Chief Technology Officer

Additional Industry Moves:

Tiara Hargrave appointed GM of SLANG under Influence Media
Melissa Nastasi joins V13 Media Group as Publicity Director
Dynamic Talent International launches Brand Partnerships Division
IBMA adds Rebecca Bauer (Marketing Director) and Haley Grimm (Administrative Manager)