Alison DonaldKobalt's global chief creative officer will leave the company at the end of July to pursue other opportunities, it was announced on Monday (July 29).
Donald joined Kobalt in 2017 to oversee the company's UK and European A&R and creative for Kobalt Music Publishing and AWAL's UK and European creative teams. She was promoted to head of global creative in March 2023. In her seven years with the label, she has signed talent such as Sam Fender, Cigarettes After Sex, Koffee, Gabriels, Jungle, Khruangbin, Rage Against the Machine, The Last Dinner Party and Tom Odell .
“Allison's fervor for creativity and music has always been felt throughout the organization, inspiring our teams every day,” said Kobalt's president Jeannette Perez in a statement. “Her palpable energy and enthusiasm will be missed by everyone at Kobalt. We wish her the best as she embarks on her next journey.”
Prior to Kobalt, Donald served as Co-President at Columbia Records UK, where she signed and worked closely with George Ezra, Tom Odell, Rag'N'Bone Man, Declan Mckenna and The Civil Wars. Prior to that, he was MD at Chrysalis Music Publishing for a decade. served as head of A&R at Warner/Chappell Music for four years. and worked at Capitol/EMI Records for seven years. She started her career at Arista Records.
“Working with the Kobalt team and all the incredible artists and writers on the roster has been very rewarding, I'm extremely proud of what we've all accomplished,” added Donald. “I'm sorry to leave my friends at Kobalt and our great roster, but I'm looking forward to the next chapter.”
Donald was named Advertising sign2024 Women in Music list and recognized Advertising signThe 2023 International Power Players list.
