Colin Lester To Steward Universal’s MGMT Business
July 28, 2010
Colin Lester the newly installed CEO of Universal’s management business Twenty First Artists, says the major label wants to become a global force in artists management and plans to establish both a New York office and a producer management business. The New York office would be out of Universal’s New York City-based offices on Broadway.
Lester is one of the most experienced managers in the industry, having worked with the Arctic Monkeys, Craig David, Travis, and The Brand New Heavies amongst others.
Lester was tapped by Universal Music Group International (UMGI) Chairman and Chief Executive Lucian Grainge and UMGI Executive Vice President Max Hole a few weeks ago.
Lester told A&R Worldwide recently that he would take up the new post immediately, merging his present company, CLM Entertainment, with the Twenty First Artist business. He will work with the artists and managers signed to Twenty First Artistsand at the same time he’ll be reaching out to the next generation of talent to help grow the company. Lester will workout of his Kensal House offices in London.
A&R Worldwide – 26th June 2010
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