Verve Label Group (VLG), a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, has made two important executive promotions.
Effective immediately, Jamie Krentz Become CEO and President, and dawn Oiler Become Chief Operating Officer.
Verve Label Group’s roster includes artists such as Jon Batiste, Arooj Aftab, Chad Lawson, Samara Joy and Kurt Vile, as well as breakout stars such as Sarah Kinsley, Cynthia Erivo and Gabríel Ólafs.
In their new roles, Krents and Olejar will lead strategy across Verve Label Group, including Impulse! Records, Verve Records, Verve Forecast, Decca Records US and legendary label partners Decca Classics, Deutsche Grammophon, Hyperion and ECM.
they will continue to Deacon SteinerAfter being promoted to Chairman, he continues to serve as Chairman of Verve Label Group CEO of Universal Music UK.
They will continue to work out of the brand group’s New York office.
Under the leadership of Krents, who previously served as president of Verve, Impulse! and Verve Forecast, Verve saw Jon Batiste win five Grammy Awards at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards Awards, including Album of the Year), as well as Samara Joy’s Best New Artist Award at the 2023 ceremony, as well as signings and releases from artists such as Kurt Vile, Arooj Aftab, Joy Oladokun, and more.
Krenz has been with Universal Music Group for more than 20 years, starting at Verve as a temporary employee in 1998 and rising to senior positions including senior vice president of international marketing and record development, executive vice president and most recently president of the company. ,impulse! and predictive imprints.
He is believed to have been instrumental in finding and acquiring the tapes that comprised the rediscovered John Coltrane albums, Two directions simultaneously 2018.
Dawn Olejar, who previously served as executive vice president and general manager of Verve Label Group, was critical to the victory.
Additionally, Olejar “played a key role in Decca Records US becoming the leading label on the U.S. Billboard Classical Music Charts,” according to today’s announcement.
Just this year, world sleep day (a multi-artist collaboration) debuted at No. 1 on the Classical Charts, spending 9 consecutive weeks in the Top 10 and a total of 26 weeks on the Charts.
In 2018 and 2023, Olejar was named to Billboard’s list of female musicians. Prior to joining VLG, Olejar served as General Manager of RPM Music Productions. In his new role as Chief Operating Officer, Olejar will continue to oversee the Verve Label Group team.
“I’m delighted that together they will lead these legendary brands into the future.”
Deacon Steiner
Dickon Stainer said: “Jamie Krents’ promotion to CEO and President of Verve Label Group reflects his long-standing reputation and commitment to cultivating and breaking new ground for artists around the world.
“Dawn O’Lehar is a world-class strategist and leader; her promotion to chief operating officer reflects that. I’m excited that together they will lead these legendary brands into the future.
“I would like to thank Sir Lucian Grainge and Sir Dickon Stainer for their belief and trust in what we are building at VLG.”
Jamie Krentz
Jamie Krents, who has been with the company for more than twenty years, added: “For someone who has cherished and studied Verve and Impulse since he was a child! This collaboration with Decca Records The appointment is exciting.
“It’s a privilege to work with the incredible artists on Verve Label Group’s roster, and it’s especially exciting to step into this role alongside Dawn and the rest of the Verve Label Group team.
“I would like to thank Sir Lucian Grainge and Sir Dickon Stainer for their belief and trust in what we are building at VLG.”
“I’m excited to continue working with Jamie and our fantastic team to build on the great work we do at VLG.”
Dawn O’Lehar
Dawn Olejar added: “I’m excited to continue working with Jamie and our fantastic team to build on the great work we’ve done at VLG.
“A huge thank you to Deacon for his endless guidance and support. We’re working with some of the most talented artists in the world and I’m excited for what’s next.global music business
