Caldecott Music Group (CMG) has introduced two new key divisional appointments. The worldwide music trade operator is behind firms similar to BandLab Applied sciences, NME Networks (mum or dad of Guitar.com), and Vista Musical Devices.

Lengthy-serving chief, David Nam Le, has been promoted to Managing Director of Vista Musical Devices – proprietor of Concord and Heritage Guitars – whereas music trade veteran Jon Bahr will now be part of BandLab Applied sciences as Senior Advisor, Artist & Label Companies.

In his new position at Vista Musical Devices, Le will proceed to report back to Group CEO, Meng Ru Kuok. Le started his profession at Swee Lee when Kuok first took possession. Le was additionally instrumental within the profitable relaunch of Concord again in 2018, and likewise performed a key position within the acquisition and integration of MONO and Heritage Guitars. He’ll now collaborate on higher-level technique and cross-group initiatives.

“I’m grateful for the chance to proceed to steer and work alongside our devoted groups at Vista Musical Devices,” feedback Le. “We’ve crossed so many milestones within the final ten years, however there may be nonetheless a lot extra to come back from our manufacturers and merchandise, and I’m desirous to do much more to drive significant affect throughout the division, group and the broader music trade.”

At BandLab Applied sciences, Bahr will proceed increasing its suite of artist service choices, which embrace licensing, distribution, publishing, and trade partnerships. “I couldn’t be extra excited to hitch Meng and the BandLab Applied sciences workforce,” he states.

“BandLab Applied sciences has a thriving at-scale enterprise of creator-focused platforms and best-in-class expertise that’s reshaping the best way music is created. For the previous 12 months, Meng and I’ve been discussing easy methods to help and construct companies for the worldwide music enterprise of the longer term, and I can’t wait to proceed that work at an working stage.”

Kuok describes Le and Bahr as “passionate leaders with a wealth of expertise”, and provides, “I’m proud to embark on this subsequent chapter to strengthen our choices and proceed innovating throughout the music panorama.”

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Editor’s word: BandLab, Vista Musical Devices and Guitar.com are all a part of the Caldecott Music Group.