Sony Music has appointed Clio Massey and Matt D’Arduini as Co-Presidents, Arista Records.
Massey and D’Arduini will be based in New York and report to Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Group.
They succeed David Massey, who confirmed his retirement as President and CEO, Arista Records, in April. News of David Massey’s retirement arrived seven years after he re-launched the legendary record label at Sony.
Clio Massey most recently served as General Manager for Work of Art Publishing and Vice President of A&R at Arista.
According to Sony, having started Work of Art Publishing from the beginning, Massey has led business operations and “the advancement of the company’s songwriters from various musical genres for over five years”. She will continue to oversee it.
D’Arduini, meanwhile, has been with Arista Records since its 2018 relaunch and was previously Executive Vice President of A&R.
Sony Music said on Tuesday (June 3) that D’Arduini has played an important role in working with acts across Arista globally and alongside Clio Massey to identify new and emerging artists.
Sony added on Tuesday that Arista Records has increased its roster over the last few years, “discovering and developing breakout talent” globally, including Måneskin, Damiano David, JP Saxe, Paul Russell, Lola Brooke, Jonah Kagen and Sunday (1994).
Credit: Sony Music Group
“Clio and Matt are dynamic and forward-thinking executives who are best placed to build on the artist development they have been involved with in the first phase of the new Arista.”
Rob Stringer
Commenting on their appointment as Co-Presidents, Arista Records, Stringer said: “We are pleased to announce a seamless transition for Arista that was creatively reborn in 2018.
“Clio and Matt are dynamic and forward-thinking executives who are best placed to build on the artist development they have been involved with in the first phase of the new Arista.
“Their skills complement each other neatly and as a partnership will lead to an exciting future for the label.”
“I’m thrilled and thankful for this opportunity. I look forward to continuing the work with the great artists and exceptional team at Arista, alongside Matt.”
Clio Massey
Clio Massey added: “I’m thrilled and thankful for this opportunity. I look forward to continuing the work with the great artists and exceptional team at Arista, alongside Matt.
“We’re excited to help shape and grow our group into its next chapter.”
“We are eager to expand on Arista’s progress and reach over the last few years, cultivating even more talent at our Company.”
Matt D’Arduini
D’Arduini said: “We are eager to expand on Arista’s progress and reach over the last few years, cultivating even more talent at our Company.
“We’re also grateful for the leadership at Sony Music who believe in this organization and will help us advance our creative core.”Music Business Worldwide
