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New A&R VP for EMI’s Capitol
By CMU Editorial | Published on Friday 17 December 2010
EMI yesterday announced the appointment of Alex Luke to the role of Exec VP of A&R for its US-based Capitol/Virgin label. He joins the faltering major from Apple, where he has spent seven years heading up music content and label relations for iTunes.
The division’s President, Dan McCarroll, said words: “Alex is simply one of the best music people I’ve had the privilege of working with. He has a great understanding of what it takes to have a hit and to sustain success, and he is able to work in partnership with artists to deliver the positive outcomes that they truly deserve. I am thrilled that Alex is joining the new team that we are building here, and I can’t wait to get down to work with him”.
Luke also used words to confirm his new job (why no interpretive dance?): “Capitol and Virgin are two of the most storied labels around, and I’m honoured to be given this opportunity to work with and develop creative talent for the group. Dan’s [recent] appointment has already had an impact on the way that the labels operate creatively, and I’m excited to have this chance to work with him and the whole team at EMI”.