Island Records Ups VP/A&R Ziggy Chareton To SVP/Head of A&R, Lauren Schneider To EVP/Strategic Media Relations

Ziggy Chareton, Lauren Schneider

ISLAND RECORDS has promoted VP/A&R ZIGGY CHARETON to SVP/Head of A&R, as well as promoted SVP/Head of Press LAUREN SCHNEIDER To EVP/Strategic Media Relations

“The lifeblood of a record company is its artist roster and the team of A&R executives who help develop their careers and the flow of new music,” ISLAND RECORDS Pres. DARCUS BEESE said. “It is crystal clear that ZIGGY embraces the best qualities of A&R, a 24/7 dedication to artist development and music foremost among them.”

"I take the legacy of ISLAND RECORDS very seriously,” said CHARETON.  “I am tremendously fortunate to have two great mentors in DARCUS BEESE and [ISLAND COO] ERIC WONG, who have nurtured me and shown their belief in my ideas at every step.”

“LAUREN has truly witnessed the evolution of this company,” BEESE said. “She has brought our message and artist vision to the media as one of ISLAND’s most trusted representatives, a position that has made her a leader in the industry. LAUREN along with ERIC WONG have made my transition into work life at ISLAND seamless, and I’m thankful to have them on my team."

“It is a source of great pride that I have spent my entire music business career at ISLAND,” SCHNEIDER said. “I have been fortunate to witness our spectacular growth and success. I am grateful and confident that the executive leadership of DARCUS and ERIC stays true to the culture and tradition of ISLAND. It is an honor to be working alongside them and the entire staff, and our amazing roster of artists.”

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