Island Def Jam president rises

Steve Bartels to oversee all day-to-day matters

By PHIL GALLO

Steve Bartels has been promoted to president/COO, Island Def Jam Music Group, in which he will oversee all day-to-day matters of the company and its labels.

He will continue to work closely with Shawn Carter (Jay-Z), president/CEO, Def Jam Recordings; Jermaine Dupri, president, Island Records Urban Music; and David Massey, president, Mercury Records.

Bartels, based in New York, will report directly to Antonio "L.A." Reid, chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group.

SOURCE: Variety Headline News

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