Ian Holder

SVP, Creative, Sony Music Publishing

Ian Holder, Sony Music Publishing

Ian Holder is an American music executive and SVP, Creative at Sony Music Publishing.

Holder was promoted into the SVP position in April 2021, and reports directly to Sony Music Publishing CEO and Chairman, Jon Platt.

Across the course of his career, Holder has signed and / or worked with artists including Post Malone, Frank Ocean, Moneybagg Yo, Lil Tjay, and Lil Durk.


Ian Holder: Career to date

Prior to joining Sony Music Publishing in 2017, Holder spent ten years at performing rights organization BMI , where he was Director of Writer & Publisher Relations.

During his time at BMI, he signed artist/writers including Post Malone, Frank Ocean, Rae Sremmurd, Kiiara, MadeinTYO, Pusha-T, Sage The Gemini, Tyga, and The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Rick Ross, Drake, Nas, 2 Chainz).

Before his time at BMI, Holder worked in A&R at Columbia Records.Music Business Worldwide

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