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UnitedMasters Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Four New Hires

The company has enjoyed a run of recent successes from artists including Brent Faiyaz, BigXthaPlug and FloyyMenor.

UnitedMasters Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Four New Hires

UnitedMasters has bolstered its executive leadership team with four new hires, the company announced on Monday, Aug. 10. Todd L. Perry II has been appointed as vp/head of artist and label marketing, joining the company from Warner Records where he served in a similar capacity. Perry will oversee the marketing division, focusing on scaling and modernizing the organization to support indie artists worldwide.

Luca Zanello has been hired as head of brand & sync, where he will spearhead strategic collaborations across various media and branding opportunities for indie artists. Goldie Harris has taken on the role of head of commerce, tasked with crafting a global commerce strategy and expanding partnerships to bolster UnitedMasters' direct-to-fan initiatives.

Jason Peerless has been hired as vp of artist & label operations, where he will manage operational strategy for the company's artist and label services, previously working at Universal Music Group. UnitedMasters CEO Steve Stoute expressed enthusiasm for the new additions, emphasizing the company's commitment to redefining independence for artists.

These hires come as the company celebrates recent successes, including Brent Faiyaz's No. 1 debut on Billboard's R&B Albums chart and multiple RIAA certifications for BigXthaPlug's tracks. The roster has also expanded this year, adding artists such as La Reezy, Grace Carter, Kid Apollo, and Elise Elvira.

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