Executive Action At A2IM

• The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) announces two promotions and two new additions: Evan Plake is upped to Director, Partnerships and Chirag Patel is elevated to Associate, Membership, and the company welcomes Greyson Zeng as Community Manager, and Nicolle Gutierrez Ospina as Executive Assistant and Accounts Administrator. Pictured, (l-r): Plake, Patel, Zeng and Gutierrez Ospina.

Plake now oversees brand partnerships and creative collaborations across A2IM’s membership of leading independent labels and service providers. Patel notably co-founded The Orange Octopus Records in India before moving to the States, attending NYU, earning a Master’s in Music Business. Zeng brings 10+ years of experience within the the music industry and previously supported award-winning producers such as Tricky Stewart, Sterling Fox, and Dash Berlin. Gutierrez Ospina is a Hofstra University grad with a bachelor’s degree in music business who most recently served as Associate Business Manager for Gold Business Management.

A2IM President & CEO, Richard James Burgess commented, “I am delighted to congratulate Chirag Patel and Evan Plake on their well-earned promotions, which reflect their commitment to excellence and to A2IM’s mission, I also welcome Greyson Zeng in a newly created position for growth of the organization and Nicolle Gutierrez Ospina, who will support our mission through her critical administrative role.”