Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
• Sony Music has appointed Clio Massey and Matt D’Arduini as the new Co-Presidents of Arista Records. The newly minted executive duo will succeed David Massey, who oversaw the 2018 relaunch of Arista and who announced his retirement as Pres./CEO in April.
Clio Massey, David Massey’s daughter, most recently served as General Manager for Work of Art Publishing and VP of A&R at Arista. She will continue to oversee Work Of Art Publishing. D’Arduini, who has been with Arista Records since its 2018 relaunch, previously served as EVP of A&R.
Massey and D’Arduini will be based in New York and report to Rob Stringer, Chairman of Sony Music Group, who said, “We are pleased to announce a seamless transition for Arista that was creatively reborn in 2018. Clio and Matt are dynamic and forward-thinking executives who are best placed to build on the artist development they have been involved with in the first phase of the new Arista. Their skills complement each other neatly and as a partnership will lead to an exciting future for the label.”
Massey commented, “I’m thrilled and thankful for this opportunity. I look forward to continuing the work with the great artists and exceptional team at Arista, alongside Matt. We’re excited to help shape and grow our group into its next chapter.”
D’Arduini stated, “We are eager to expand on Arista’s progress and reach over the last few years, cultivating even more talent at our Company. We’re also grateful for the leadership at Sony Music who believe in this organization and will help us advance our creative core.”
The Arista Records roster includes Måneskin, Damiano David, JP Saxe, Paul Russell, Lola Brooke, Jonah Kagen and Sunday (1994).
