Wolter Named EVP of Virgin Records

David Wolter has come home to Virgin Records, this time as Executive Vice President. In his new position — which marks the first major step by CMG in the rebuilding of its historic Virgin label — Wolter will sign and develop artists for Virgin, as well as oversee recording projects for new and established artists.

The move also reunites Wolter with Capitol Music Group (CMG) President Ashley Newton, who said, “David’s track record speaks to his impeccable taste and skills as an A&R executive. We’ve had a longstanding and close working relationship in the past, and I couldn’t be happier that he is taking on such an important role at Virgin Records as we reimagine the label.”

Wolter arrives at the Capitol Tower in Hollywood after nine years at RCA Records, where he most recently served as SVP of A&R. Interestingly, Wolter was brought to RCA in 2007 by Newton. Prior to joining RCA, Wolter was VP of A&R for Virgin Records, having also been recruited to that label by Newton in 1997. Commenting on his new adventure, Wolter said, “When Ashley Newton first brought me to Virgin almost 20 years ago, the label was creatively left of center and far ahead of the curve. Steve Barnett and Ashley articulate a similarly exciting vision for where they want Virgin to be headed, and I thank them for this great opportunity to be playing a key position in helping that vision become reality.”