NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) – David Saslow has been promoted to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, International Artist Relations and A&R for Atlantic Records.
In his new post, Saslow will oversee Atlantic’s international repertoire in the US, focusing on the development of creative, custom-tailored strategies to nurture the domestic careers of both superstars and emerging talent.
He will work closely with the Atlantic and Warner Music A&R teams around the world, in tandem with the label’s US departments, to build world-class, coordinated efforts in support of the company’s international artists and projects.
Prior to his current role, Saslow, who joined Atlantic in 2007, was SVP of Video Content, Programming and Production and then General Manager of the label. Before joining Atlantic, he was the head of video at Interscope Records, where he started in 1995. He began his music business career in 1992 in the video department of Elektra Entertainment.
“Since joining Atlantic 12 years ago, Sas has played a central role in the marketing and development of artists across our roster,” said Atlantic Chairman & COO Julie Greenwald and Chairman & CEO Craig Kallman in a statement announcing the promotion.
“With music becoming increasingly global, it’s essential that we have an executive who is exclusively devoted to giving bespoke service to all the incredible artists joining us from around the world. David’s deep and diverse experience makes him the perfect choice for this important new post.”
Saslow, is based out of Atlantic’s New York headquarters.
The label’s current roster includes global artists such as Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Stormzy, Charli XCX, Marina, Clean Bandit, Robin Schulz, Anitta, and others.
