London-based artist management firm Machine Management has confirmed the appointment of Phil Morias, formerly of CEC Management, to the role of Senior Manager. Morias will bring one of his acts, Friendly Fires, with him to his new employers.
Iain Watt, Founder and MD of Machine Management, told CMU: "Phil Morias joining Machine Management is a real coup for our company. Not only is he bringing the excellent Friendly Fires with him but he will be working closely with me to grow the management business and develop other areas including publishing, events and our US presence. His energy, enthusiasm and expertise will add real value to our already strong offering".
Morias himself added: "I am really looking forward to joining Machine Management who represent an enviable roster of artists and who have a great reputation within the industry for professionalism and forward thinking. I am genuinely excited about all the new opportunities currently out there for artist management companies and can't wait to start exploring these with Iain and his team".