Dangerbird Records founder Jeff Castelaz has been named president of Elektra Records.

Castelaz has played a key role in the careers of artists including Silversun Pickups, Fitz and The Tantrums, Sea Wolf, Dropkick Murphys, Eagles of Death Metal and Phoenix.

Elektra Records operates as a freestanding label within the Atlantic Records Group, and Castelaz will report to Craig Kallman, Chairman & CEO, Atlantic Records and Julie Greenwald, Chairman & COO, Atlantic Records. He will oversee all areas of Elektra's activities, ...