# Interscope Geffen A&M Names New Creative Leaders

> Interscope Geffen A&M appoints Michelle An as President & Chief Creative Officer, promoting Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle to Co-Presidents, Urban.
- Title: Interscope Geffen A&M Names New Creative Leaders | Shortify
- Summary: Interscope Geffen A&M appoints Michelle An as President & Chief Creative Officer, promoting Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle to Co-Presidents, Urban…
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- Source: Music Business Worldwide — https://musicbusinessworldwide.com/interscope-geffen-am-names-michelle-an-president-chief-creative-officer-promotes-laura-carter-and-ramon-alvarez-smikle-to-co-presidents-urban
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:00:08+00:00
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- Topics: interscope geffen am, michelle an, laura carter, ramon alvarez-smikle, urban, co-presidents, president chief creative officer, interscope capitol, music, business
## Interscope Geffen A&M Appoints New Creative Leadership
Interscope Geffen A&M has named Michelle An President & Chief Creative Officer, promoting Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle to Co-Presidents, Urban.
## Leadership Changes Effective Immediately
The appointments, announced October 21, 2026, are effective immediately and follow reports that Nicole Wyskoarko and Sam Riback left senior A&R posts.
## New Creative and Urban Leadership Roles
IGA said the new Creative and Urban leadership roles are designed to give artists deeper partnership and more ways to break through.
## Michelle An's Expanded Role
An will report to John Janick, Chairman and CEO of Interscope Capitol, and continue to lead IGA Pop/Rock while expanding her role across the company.
## Michelle An's Responsibilities
She will help artists shape the worlds around their music, covering visual identity, storytelling, brand development, and long-term career strategy.
## Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle's Roles
Carter and Alvarez-Smikle will report to Janick and work closely with An, aligning A&R, marketing innovation, digital strategy, and audience development for IGA Urban artists.
## Ramon Alvarez-Smikle's Broader Responsibilities
Alvarez-Smikle's role extends beyond IGA Urban to build and scale digital systems and infrastructure driving artist success across the IGA roster.
## Leadership Background
An joined IGA in 2006, became head of visual creative in 2012, and was named President of Creative Strategy in July 2023.
## Key takeaway

Interscope Geffen A&M named Michelle An President & Chief Creative Officer and promoted Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle to Co-Presidents, Urban, effective immediately.