BMG has promoted Sylvain Gazaignes to General Manager of its French operation with a brief to expand its recordings business.
Gazaignes first joined BMG France in 2011 as A&R Manager.
He succeeds Stéphane Berlow, who has left the company.
While at BMG, he has signed successful clients including Nekfeu/1995 and hip-hop duo Bigflo & Oli and has been responsible for the development of artists and songwriters across all genres.
In his new role, he will lead a newly structured team of over 30 based in Paris and report to Dominique Casimir, EVP Continental Europe Repertoire & Marketing.
“I am delighted that Sylvain has stepped up to this position. With his broad experience, he is a great addition to our European team.”
Dominique Casimir
Dominique Casimir said: “France has been a core BMG territory for nearly 10 years. In that time, we have built a strong position in the music publishing business.
“The job now is to match that strength in recordings. I am delighted that Sylvain has stepped up to this position. With his broad experience, he is a great addition to our European team.”
“It is my goal to further expand our activities in the local market as well as promoting our French signings to an international audience using the BMG network.”
Sylvain Gazaignes
Sylvain Gazaignes added: “It is my goal to further expand our activities in the local market as well as promoting our French signings to an international audience using the BMG network.
“I am proud that we’ve already signed a couple of exciting new artists which we expect to announce soon.”Music Business Worldwide
