IGA Executive Action

• Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA) announced new Creative and Urban leadership roles — Michelle An has been promoted to President & Chief Creative Officer of IGA, and Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle have been elevated to Co-Presidents, Urban, IGA. Pictured, (l-r): An, Carter, & Alvarez-Smikle

Ms. An (left) will continue to lead IGA Pop/Rock as she expands her role across IGA, helping artists shape the worlds around their music, from visual identity and storytelling to brand development and long-term career strategy. Together, they will bring A&R, marketing innovation, digital strategy and audience development closer together for IGA’s Urban artists. Alvarez-Smikle’s new role will also encompass building and scaling the digital systems and infrastructure that drive artist success across the entire IGA roster, including both Urban and Pop/Rock.

All three executives report to John Janick, Chairman & CEO of Interscope Capitol, who said, “IGA has always been defined by original voices and by the teams who back those voices with taste, conviction and care,” said Janick. “Michelle has one of the clearest creative instincts in the business. She helps artists make the world around their music feel bold, fully realized and unmistakably their own.”

Janick added, “Laura and Ramon bring complementary strengths to IGA Urban. Laura has earned deep trust through her artist relationships, creative judgment and commitment to developing talent. Ramon brings cultural instinct, deep digital expertise and a sharp understanding of how artists build audiences and communities. Together, they will connect A&R, marketing and digital strategy around each artist’s vision, helping IGA Urban artists move with more clarity, momentum, and impact.”

[Michelle An photo courtesy of IGA / Laura Carter photo by Jerome A. Shaw / Ramon Alvarez-Smikle photo by Eileen Perrier]