Mary Ashley Johnson & Katie Studley Take On Key Executive Roles At The Orchard

Johnson & Studley

Music distribution company THE ORCHARD has promoted MARY ASHLEY JOHNSON to EVP/Sales and Artist & Label Management, U.S. and CANADA, based in NEW YORK. In addition, KATIE STUDLEY joins THE ORCHARD from JACK WHITE's THIRD MAN RECORDS, and is named VP/NASHVILLE. Both will report to THE ORCHARD COO COLLEEN THEIS.

JOHNSON rises from the position of SVP/Sales and Artist & Label Management, U.S. and CANADA at THE ORCHARD, a role she has held since 2019. STUDLEY most recently was VP/Operations and Marketing Dir. for THIRD MAN, where she worked for 10 years, and previously worked in artist development and marketing for THIRTY TIGERS.

JOHNSON said, “I look forward to continuing to deliver record-setting success in both market share growth and artist development for THE ORCHARD, and providing best in class service to our clients.”

STUDLEY said, "I am equally excited to develop new relationships within NASHVILLE's independent creative communities as I am honored to foster growth for THE ORCHARD's incredible existing roster. I've long appreciated THE ORCHARD's quality of service and the good people behind it, and I am proud to join their impressive global organization.”

THEIS said, “We are proud to appoint these two well-deserving women to key executive roles in the company. MARY ASHLEY’s leadership, business savvy and proven expertise has led THE ORCHARD to unprecedented heights in 2022. In her newly expanded role, she will spearhead even bigger opportunities for our artist and label partners."

She added, "We’re excited to welcome KATIE to THE ORCHARD family. As an instrumental partner on the client side, she comes to us with a deep understanding of our business strategy. Her relationships in the NASHVILLE market and beyond will help us further connect local artists and labels to global audiences.”

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