Sony/ATV has appointed Ian Holder as vice president, creative.
In his new role he will be based in New York and report to SVP, head of east coast A&R Rich Christina.
He previously spent 10 years at US performing rights organisation BMI where he was director of writer/publisher relations. His signings included Frank Ocean, Post Malone, Desiigner, Rae Sremmurd, Kiiara, MadeinTYO, Pusha-T, Action Bronson, Sage The Gemini, Plies, Tyga, Prodigy of Mobb Deep and Grammy-winning production team The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Rick Ross, Drake, Nas, 2 Chainz). Prior to that he worked in Columbia Records’ A&R Department.
Sony/ATV co-president, US Danny Strick commented: “We are very excited to have Ian join us at Sony/ATV. His great musical taste and strong relationships in the music business community will be a real positive development for our artists and writers as our company continues to provide the best creative support in the business.”
Christina added: “Ian’s experience and commitment to songwriters is world class. He is a natural and exceptional fit for us. We are extremely fortunate to have him join our New York creative team.”
Holder said of his new role: “I am excited and honored to work alongside Danny Strick and Rich Christina, not to mention a publishing legend in Marty Bandier. The wealth of knowledge and passion within these Sony/ATV walls is top shelf, matching in what was always an inspiring commitment to their writers.”
