Paris-born music company Believe has appointed Henri Jamet as the new Managing Director of Believe France.
Described as a “veteran of the local industry” in France, Believe noted that Jamet had served as director of “giant” brands AllPoints, Morning Glory, naïve and Animal 63.
Henri Jamet will now manage Believe’s operations in France and be responsible for developing the company’s “ambitious external growth strategy.”
Jermaine takes over Roman Vivianhe was promoted to president of Europe Global Music Executiveand will report directly to him.
In France, Believe’s revenue grows Annual increase of 17.9% EUR 78.4 million in the first half of 2024, accounting for 16.5% The company’s revenue represented a proportion of broader corporate revenue, according to mid-year results released by the company last month.
With more than 20 years of experience in the music industry, including the past 10 years at Believe, the company said his appointment “underscores Believe’s strategy of leveraging A&R and artist development to increase the group’s market share”.
Jamet began his career at Universal Music, then NRJ, before joining Wagram in 2004 as Marketing Manager.
In 2013, he joined Believe to develop the brand department. He joined as marketing director and then took over the management of AllPoints, actually launching Animal63 with the Savoir Faire team, which included the French duo flame on its roster.
According to Believe, “in the space of a few years,” Jamet built AllPoints into a major brand in the French rap scene through the success of Djadja & Dinaz, Heuss L’enfoiré, Werenoi, and more.
I believe it was also said that he established childish Hailed as a “must-see pop brand” alongside artists such as Jeanne Addd, Gael Faye, Izia, Yseult and Yamé.
Believe noted that in 2023, under the guidance of Henri Jamet, all points There are 47 Top 200 album of the year, with 2.5 million Album Sales and Marketing Best-selling albums of the year: kare go through Verona.
Over the past 10 years, Believe has also worked with JulyThe company called him “the most talked-about artist in the history of French rap.”
believe Denis Ladegaillerie founder and CEO said: “Henri is as practical as possible, he is respected in the industry, he has a creative vision and understands the company culture.”
“He is the ideal candidate to succeed Romain, one of the Group’s best ambassadors and a role model for our career development.”
Denis Radgallery, Believe
Ladegaillerie added: “He is the ideal candidate to succeed Romain, one of the Group’s best ambassadors and a role model for our career development.”
“Henry was a lover of music with great artistic sensitivity and impeccable taste.”
Roman Vivian “Believe”
Romain Vivian added: “Henry was a music lover with great artistic sensitivity and impeccable taste.
“He is also an inspiring leader and manager who has a great team around him and has been instrumental in Believe’s incredible growth and success in recent years. I know he will thrive in his new responsibilities and will To be able to continue this great adventure with greater success.
“After 11 incredible years at Believe, passion is still my biggest motivation. I am truly honored and excited to take on the role of Managing Director, France.
Henri Jammeh “Believe”
Henri Jamet said: “After 11 incredible years at Believe, passion remains my greatest motivation. I am extremely honored and excited to take on the role of Managing Director France.
“Music is more than a career to me, it’s a joy I share with our artists, our label and our team. As artists, producers, publishers, managers, technicians, we We pride ourselves on being able to bring joy to our audiences through our music. Something that doesn’t translate into numbers or sales – it’s the passion of our artists and team to succeed.
“With the diversity of French music and its growing export potential, we will continue to push boundaries and create magic that helps our talented artists resonate in France and around the world. This is very exciting and I can’t wait to work with this Great team working together to develop this all.
Believe’s entire business generated revenue of 474.1 million euros (approximately $510 million) in the first half.
According to Believe’s financial report released on Thursday, August 1, the company’s revenue in the first half of the year increased by 58.7 million euros from 415.4 million euros in the first half of 2023, an annual growth rate of 14.1%.
Other highlights for the company in the first half include a streamlined public tender offer launched by Upbeat Bidco, a consortium of TCV, EQT X and funds managed by Denis Ladegaillerie, which was completed in June.
According to Believe, when the financial report was released after the close on August 1, the consortium held 96.02% of Believe’s share capital.global music business
