Leadership

Our leadership team sets the direction of CMG and is accountable for keeping our promises to artists and songwriters.

We are a small, close-knit team, so each leader looks after more than one part of the business, from creative development and marketing to distribution, publishing, business affairs and finance. Together they make decisions that affect the careers of the people we work with, and they take that responsibility seriously.

Lead by listening

Good decisions start with good information. Our leaders spend time with artists, songwriters and colleagues, and they ask questions before they give answers.

Decide with the creator in mind

When a choice affects an artist or songwriter, we ask what is best for them in the long run. That question guides strategy as much as day-to-day decisions.

Be accountable

We explain our decisions, own our mistakes and correct them openly. People should be able to rely on what we say.

Develop people

A company grows when its people grow. Leaders are expected to coach, to share credit and to create room for others to take responsibility.

Stay curious

The industry keeps changing. We encourage our leaders to keep learning, to listen to new music and new ideas and to challenge their own assumptions.

Strong leadership needs clear accountability. We maintain internal standards for how agreements are written, how royalties are calculated and paid, how personal and financial information is handled and how concerns are raised and resolved.

Our leadership team reviews these standards regularly and is responsible for making sure they are followed in practice, not just on paper. If something is not working, we want to know about it, whether the feedback comes from a colleague, an artist or a partner.

We believe transparency is a form of respect. We aim to be open about how we work and to explain our decisions in plain language.

Leadership at CMG is not distant from the creative work. Our leaders listen to music, attend shows and make time to speak with the artists and songwriters we work with. If you have something important to discuss, we would rather you reached us than kept it to yourself.

We also expect our leaders to be approachable inside the company. Colleagues should feel able to bring ideas and concerns to any member of the leadership team without fear of being dismissed.

Good leaders are made through experience, trust and support. We encourage colleagues to take on responsibility early, to learn from different parts of the business and to share their ideas openly.

We offer mentoring and regular feedback, and we try to promote from within wherever it makes sense. Our aim is for the people who join us today to be able to lead the company tomorrow. If that sounds like you, see our careers page.

If you would like to reach the leadership team, whether about a partnership, a media request or feedback on how we work, please use the contact page and tell us what you have in mind. We will make sure your message reaches the right person.