Universal Music's Island Def Jam Group has announced that it has promoted Steve Bartel to the new role of President and COO of the IDJ division. He will report directly to IDJ chairman LA Reid and oversee the day to day operations of the IDJ affiliated labels, which include Def Jam, Island US, Mercury Island Urban Music and Disturbing Tha Peace. Bartel was already COO of IDJ, but only President of its Island label. His promotion comes after Bartel was credited with various successes across the IDJ group.
Sep 14, 2007
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Steve Bartel promoted at Island Def Jam
Steve Bartel has been promoted to President and COO of Island Def Jam Group, overseeing day-to-day operations of its affiliated labels.