Round Hill Music announced on Wednesday (April 8) the appointment of Chad Doerge as President and deputy CEO of Round Hill Music. Doerge most recently served as President and chief revenue officer of Aiera, the AI-powered financial intelligence platform. Doerge additionally has two decades of investment banking under his belt.
Doerge will work in close partnership with Round Hill’s founder and CEO, Josh Gruss, and he will serve on the company’s executive management, investment and valuation committees.
“Round Hill has built something genuinely differentiated, with deep relationships across the music industry, a strong acquisition track record and an institutional investor base that reflects the growing conviction in music copyright as a long-term asset class,” Doerge said in a statement. “It is a great honor to be joining Round Hill’s first-class team, and to have the opportunity to build on this strong foundation and help unlock the company’s next phase of growth, as we work to acquire, manage and protect some of the most time-tested songs in popular music.
“I have believed in the value of great songs for as long as I can remember — my uncle Craig Doerge wa a founding member of The Section, whose work helped define the Laurel Canyon singer-songwriter era alongside artists including James Taylor, Crosby, Stills & Nash and Jackson Browne,” Doerge continued. “That fundamentally shaped my appreciation for the enduring commercial value of music long before I arrived on Wall Street. Joining Round Hill brings those two threads together, and I’m delighted to be doing so.”
Round Hill Music has announced several recent senior hires, including Jeff Bunder as Global CFO, James King as chief capital officer and Katie Kowinski as chief of investor relations and business development.
Gruss added, “Round Hill has spent 16 years building one of the most respected platforms in music rights investment, and this appointment reflects the ambition we have for what comes next. Chad’s combination of institutional finance credentials, hands-on experience building AI-driven analytical tools, and a genuine, lifelong connection to the music world is rare. He strengthens our executive team in exactly the areas that matter most as we continue to grow our investor base, sharpen our analytical capabilities and pursue high-quality catalog acquisitions. I am looking forward to building the next chapter of Round Hill with him as part of the team.”
Round Hill’s catalog currently consists of over 200,000 copyrights valued up to $1.1 billion and includes songs by George Harrison, Elvis Presley, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Morgan Wallen and Madonna. — Ariel King
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Michael Giangreco (Big Loud Publishing)
Image Credit: Jessie Addleman / Courtesy Big Loud Publishing Big Loud Publishing has promoted Michael Giangreco to president of A&R.
Giangreco has been instrumental in the making of albums including Morgan Wallen‘s I’m The Problem (2025), One Thing At A Time (2023) and Dangerous: The Double Album (2021), as well as albums by ERNEST, including his project Nashville, Tennessee. Giangreco has signed and overseen CMA Triple Play recipients John Byron (“Just In Case,” “Love Somebody,” “Thinkin Bout Me,” “Last Night” and more) and Rocky Block (Wallen’s “Cowgirls,” Lil Durk collab “Broadway Girls,” Post Malone/Blake Shelton “Pour Me A Drink”), as well as other creators including Grady Block, Hank Compton, Jordan Dozzi, Jacob Durrett and more.
Giangreco started at at Big Loud Publishing as an intern and rose through the ranks in roles including catalog manager, creative director, label A&R coordinator, before rising to his current role as president of A&R.
“I am grateful to the partners (Seth, Craig and Joey) for their support and guidance. It’s an honor to continue building the legacy of Big Loud Publishing,” Giangreco said in a statement. “When I interned over 10 years ago, I was inspired to learn how a strong independent publishing company operated. We’ve grown and evolved since then, but the songwriters remain the heart of this, and I am proud to represent and support them every day.”
“Mike has been Big Loud from the start,” added Big Loud Publishing founder and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer, Craig Wiseman. “Beginning with Kimberly [Gleason] saying, ‘There’s an intern you should keep an eye on,’ Mike has become a true, top shelf publisher. He loves his writers and stands up for them and believes in them. Anyone who works with Mike is blessed to do so and we feel the same. Good on ya, Mike. You deserve this, brother.”
“From his first day, Mike has been an essential part of what we’ve built at Big Loud Publishing,” added Seth England, partner/CEO, Big Loud. “He has an incredible instinct for talent, a relentless work ethic and a genuine passion for songwriters that shows up in everything he does. This is a reflection of both his impact and the trust we have in his leadership. Mike has become truly best-in-class in publishing and our artists and songwriters couldn’t be in better hands.” — Jessica Nicholson
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Becky Colwell and Mark Shulman (Oak View Group)
Image Credit: Courtesy of Oak View Group On April 9, Oak View Group has named live entertainment veteran Becky Colwell as the company’s new president, programming and content. Colwell was most recently the GM of Halo Sports Entertainment, where she oversaw the concerts and special events business for premiere Southern California venues the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Prior to HSE, Colwell has also held the position of GM at the Kia Forum, Los Angeles’ Greek Theater and Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to join this talented and dedicated team and contribute to advancing the company’s vision,” Colwell said in a release. “The scale of OVG’s platform, paired with its culture of collaboration and creativity, provides an incredible opportunity to drive meaningful growth and deliver best-in-class experiences for both partners and fans around the world.”
OVG also promoted Mark Shulman to executive vp of programming and content, OVG East. Shulman will lead the programming of concerts, family events, collegiate sports and private events at venues in the eastern region of North America such as UBS Arena in New York; CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore; PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh; PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Conn.; and TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario; as well as Citi Field in New York and Beaver Stadium at Penn State University.
Shulman will report to Colwell, who will report to OVG chief business officer Amy Latimer. — Taylor Mims
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CAA Elevates Three To Agent
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) announced Noah Bryles, Andrew Dominijanni and Rachel Green have been promoted agent in the company’s global touring division.
Bryles, based in Los Angeles, will specialize in supporting CAA’s roster of artists int he electronic music and dance space. He began his career at CAA as an intern in 2020, serving as an assistant to Phil quest, Olivia Mirabella and Ferry Rais-Shaghaghi before his promotion to coordinator in 2023.
Dominijanni, based in Nashville, will support CAA’s roster of country music artists. He also began his career at CAA in 2020 as an intern and serving in the agency’s mailroom before becoming an assistant to Marc Dennis and Chad Kudelka. he was promoted to booking professional in 2023 and accepted into CAA Elevate in 2025.
Green, based in Los Angeles, will book private and corporate event performances for the company’s roster of clients. She joined the agency in 2022, serving as an assitant to Nat Farnham and Robert Norman. She was promoted to booking professional in 2025, and accepted into CAA Elevate that same year. — A.K.
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Maverick Nashville Promotes Three
Maverick Nashville announced the promotion of three staff members, with Tori MacDonald-Nash elevated to director of artist projects, Ashley Negrillo rising to senior creative director and Grace Foster now in the newly-created role of manager, marketing strategy and fan engagement.
McDonald-Nash has been at Maverick Nashville the last 13 years, leading logistics on projects for Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker and Hootie & the Blowfish. Negrillo joined the company in 2021, most recently working with Aldean on the visuals for his upcoming album, Songs About Us. Foster joined the company in 2022, leading the company’s e-commerce and fan engagement initiatives. — A.K.
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Matt Maw Launches Superconnected
Matt Maw announced the launch of his new label, Superconnected. The music company will bring together label services, artist management and music and cultural consulting under one roof. The team will be mentored by Coalition Music.
“Launching Superconnected is an incredible privilege,” Maw said in a statement. “The work I’ve been a part of and the people I’ve collaborated with over the past six years are immensely important to me. My goal has always been to create a community where my clients and the music I love can grow and flourish, while simultaneously providing opportunities and pathways for artist discovery, amplification, collaboration, and further representation. At the heart of what I do is a deep desire to introduce someone, anyone, to their new favorite artist or band.”
The company celebrated its launch with its first release, “Fight My Body,” by Calgary’s Miesha and the Spanks. Previously, Maw helmed Red Music Rising, where he worked since June of 2020. Red Music Rising was also supported and mentored by Coalition Music.
“Partnering with Matt over the last six years has been our greatest privilege,” Coalition co-founder Eric Lawrence said in a statement. “Superconnected will prove what Red Music Rising was hinting at. Matt has an incredible ability to discover, pull together and help artists. His elevation from an early cohort in Canada’s Music Incubator (where we first met), to leading Red Music Rising for the Aboriginal People’s Television Network, to his new venture, solidifies Matt’s role as an industry leader in the global music industry.”
The company’s roster includes Sebastian Gaskin (management), Boogey The Beat (management and label), Wolf Saga (management and label) and Miesha and the Spanks (label). — A.K.
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Women in Music Miami Expands Leadership
Women in Music Miami has expanded its leadership board, announcing a group of industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting, connecting, and advancing women across South Florida’s music sector.
Led by chapter chair Mayna Nevarez, the Miami chapter includes the following vice chairs: Mayte S. Alvarez, membership; Livys Cerna, events; Stephanie Hernandez, marketing, Jessi Leon, fundraising; Danixa Lopez, communications; and Viviana Venero, social media. With nearly 200 members, the board is further supported by assistant vice chairs in events, membership, and fundraising, such as Shiereen Ahram, Maria Albarracin, Olga Cardona, Claudia Garcete, Aireen Hevia, Gabriela Ortega, Barbara Rivas, Grecia Rivera, Ana Rosa Santiago, and Michelle Velez.
Through programming, networking events, mentorship, and educational initiatives, Women in Music Miami brings together women from across the music ecosystem. Last year, the chapter hosted over 10 events, including “Breaking In, Moving Up: Career Paths in the Music Industry,” in partnership with the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and “In the Lobby,” in partnership with peer music and the Recording Academy Florida Chapter. — Jessica Roiz
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