VARIOUS ARTISTS MANAGEMENT BOLSTERS TEAM

Various Artists Management has announced a series of promotions and appointments, including upping Carimei Smith (pictured) to senior day-to-day manager/GM North America.

The Los Angeles-based Smith has been with the company for three years, overseeing global music campaigns for artists such as Ashnikko, Good Neighbours, Melanie C, Tom Grennan and Barns Courtney. She has played a critical role in managing artist relationships while also overseeing studio and financial operations in the U.S.

VAM CEO Matt Luxon said, “Carimei is a huge part of the VAM family and has played a key role in many of its recent global successes. I’m thrilled to see her elevated to this new and thoroughly well-deserved position.”

Alice Vaughan has also been hired as A&R director. In her new London-based role, she will work across VAM’s publishing division (Alternative Songs), record label (23 Recordings) and management of the company’s roster of writers and producers.

During five years at Sony Music Publishing, Vaughan signed artists including Lola Young, Ellie Goulding and Matilda Mann, while representing international songwriters and producers such as Phil Plested, Jamie Scott and Digital Farm Animals. She also signed Sam Romans, the writer behind Lewis Capaldi’s global hit “Someone You Loved.” In her most recent role at EMI Records, her signings included Caity Baser.

VAM CEO David Bianchi said, “Alice’s exceptional track record over the last decade speaks for itself and is testament to her passion and commitment. We’re so excited to welcome her to the team.”

In addition, Rebecca Dixon has recently been promoted to global head of marketing & GM U.K. Dixon, who was previously head of marketing and promotions, will continue to run all aspects of marketing and audience development in the U.K. while furthering her role at VAM’s L.A. office and developing relationships with European partners.