Interscope Geffen A&M Promotes Michelle An to President

Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA) has announced key promotions in Creative and Urban leadership roles.

The promotions:

• Michelle An has been promoted to President & Chief Creative Officer, IGA.

• She will continue to lead IGA Pop/Rock while expanding her role to help “artists shape the worlds around their music, from visual identity and storytelling to brand development and long-term career strategy.”

• An will report to Interscope Capitol Chairman and CEO John Janick.

• Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle have been promoted to Co-Presidents, Urban, IGA, and will work closely with An to bring A&R, marketing, digital strategy and audience development into closer alignment for IGA Urban artists.

• They will also report to Janick.

• Alvarez-Smikle’s role will also include building and scaling the digital systems and infrastructure across the entire IGA roster, including both Urban and Pop/Rock.

• The promotions are effective immediately.

Wider restructure:

• The moves are part of the larger Universal Music Group restructuring that has brought leadership changes to Republic, Island, and at UMG’s US and UK operations.

What they said:

• John Janick: “IGA has always been defined by original voices and by the teams who back those voices with taste, conviction and care. Michelle has one of the clearest creative instincts in the business. She helps artists make the world around their music feel bold, fully realized and unmistakably their own.”

• He added: “Laura and Ramon bring complementary strengths to IGA Urban. Laura has earned deep trust through her artist relationships, creative judgment and commitment to developing talent. Ramon brings cultural instinct, deep digital expertise and a sharp understanding of how artists build audiences and communities. Together, they will connect A&R, marketing and digital strategy around each artist’s vision, helping IGA Urban artists move with more clarity, momentum, and impact.”