Hancock Joins Kobalt As EVP/Creative
• Kobalt, the leading independent music publishing destination for songwriters and publishers, has appointed Rani Hancock as Executive Vice President, Head of U.S. Creative, leading the company’s creative teams in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville.
Hancock will report to Kobalt President & Chief Commercial Officer Jeannette Perez, who said, “We are thrilled to welcome Rani Hancock to Kobalt Music. Her exceptional creative vision and proven track record make her the perfect fit to head our U.S. creative team. Rani’s deep understanding of the evolving music landscape, combined with her passion for nurturing talent, will be invaluable as we continue to empower songwriters, artists and producers in achieving their greatest potential.”
Hancock joins Kobalt from Columbia Records, where she was EVP, Head of A&R. She earlier served as EVP, A&R at RCA Records, she signed Miley Cyrus, Kesha, and Becky G. During her stint as President of Sire Records, Hancock signed Bryce Vine and Cavetown, and executive produced the Golden Globe-nominated soundtrack for The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Hancock began her career working for Clive Davis at Arista Records, later joining him as part of the founding team at J Records.
“Joining Kobalt is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that truly values songwriters, artists and producers,” said Hancock. “Laurent and Jeannette have built an amazing team and a culture of creativity and innovation. I’m incredibly excited to work alongside them to champion the next generation of creative talent. Kobalt’s commitment to empowering artists aligns perfectly with my own values, where great songs and great songwriters always come first. I can’t wait to contribute to their continued success.” [Photo by Charlie Gross]
