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Kassner Music appoints new A&R chief
By CMU Editorial | Published on Friday 5 October 2012
Independent music publisher Kassner Music has announced the appointment of Charlie Pinder to the role of Head Of A&R, working alongside Alex Kassner and reporting directly to MD David Kassner. Pinder previously worked in A&R roles at East West Records and V2, and on the publishing side at Sony/ATV, though has more recently worked in artist management.
Confirming the appointment, David Kassner told CMU: “Charlie Pinder is one of the most experienced music executives in the business with a track record second to none in A&R and music publishing. He is, in my opinion, the quintessential A&R person. We really understand each other and share a passion for great songwriting. We are delighted to have him join our team”.
Meanwhile Pinder himself said: “I am so happy to be back doing what I love – music publishing A&R, and with Kassner Music, a company that has music publishing and great songwriting in its DNA. It’s more important than ever to offer writers and artists that full-time hands-on support and joining the excellent team at Kassner Music, I will be ideally placed to do that”.