Los Angeles-based talent agency APA has promoted worldwide music executive vice president Steve Martin to partner.

Martin, whose current clients include Dolly Parton, David Gilmour, Ray Davies and Scorpions, joined APA from The Agency Group in 2013, where he had been president of North American operations.

“Steve has done a tremendous job in furthering our footprint and continued growth,” said APA president and CEO James Gosnell. “He is one of the most distinguished agents in the business with countless success stories ...