Raw Power Management Appoints Matt Ash and Don Jenkins Joint CEOs

Raw Power Management has revamped its leadership structure, with Matt Ash and Don Jenkins promoted to Joint Chief Executive Officers. Founder Craig Jennings transitions to Executive Chairman.

Why it matters:

• The company says the restructure is part of its long-term succession planning.

The new CEOs:

• Los Angeles-based Ash has been with the company since 2008; London-based Jenkins since 2012.

• Together they will oversee strategy, artist development, touring, and commercial partnerships as the company expands its international footprint.

• Jennings, who founded Raw Power in 2006, will remain closely involved in the business, focusing on long-term strategy, industry relationships, and supporting the company’s expansion.

Rosters:

• Ash has managed Bring Me The Horizon with Jennings since 2008, guiding them to festival headliner status. He also played a key role in the re-emergence of At The Drive-In and The Mars Volta, and was instrumental in establishing Raw Power USA.

• Jenkins’ management roster includes UK metallers Bullet For My Valentine, alt-rockers Don Broco, and punk veterans The Damned.

What they said:

• Craig Jennings: “Raw Power has always been about building enduring careers for artists. Don and Matt have been central to our company’s success over many years and I’m delighted to see them step into these new roles. Their dedication to the business and our artists makes them the obvious choices to lead Raw Power towards its next chapter.”