Independent publisher Kassner Music has appointed Charlie Pinder to the position of head of A&R.
Pinder, who will work alongside Alex Kassner and report directly to MD David Kassner in his new role, started his career as an A&R talent scout at East West Records before joining Sony/ATV Music Publishing where he signed Travis, Razorlight, Gary Barlow, Katie Melua, Catatonia, Sleeper and KT Tunstall among others.
He was appointed Managing Director at Sony/ATV, and steered the company to a number 1 market share position in the UK before moving to V2 Records as Head of A&R where he worked with artists such as Duke Special, Cold War Kids, The Rakes and Lethal Bizzle.
Kassner Music, which was originally formed in 1944 by Edward Kassner, oversees in excess of 100,000 copyrights and has a diverse catalogue of songs that includes hits from the 1950s to the present day by artists ranging from Vera Lynn and Bill Haley and the Comets to Beyonce Knowles and Chris Brown.
Pinder, whose appointment is effective immediately, will oversee all A&R activities at Kassner Music whose current roster includes Joe Stilgoe, Jungle Brothers' Nathaniel ‘Bam’ Hall and DJ duo Trafik.
He has already made several new signings to the company including hotly tipped Swedish duo Grenades for the Wall; ex-Noisettes member/writer Jamie Morrison and production team Cassetti.
Pinder said, "I am so happy to be back doing what I love - music publishing A&R, and with Kassner Music, a company that has music publishing and great songwriting in its DNA. It's more important than ever to offer writers and artists that full-time hands-on support and joining the excellent team at Kassner Music. I will be ideally placed to do that."
David Kassner, MD of Kassner Music said, “Charlie Pinder is one of the most experienced music executives in the business with a track record second to none in A&R and music publishing. He is, in my opinion, the quintessential A&R person. We really understand each other and share a passion for great songwriting. We are delighted to have him join our team.”
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