Paris-born music firm Consider has appointed Henri Jamet as the brand new Managing Director of Consider France.
Described as “a veteran of the native business” in France, Consider famous that Jamet beforehand served because the Director of “powerhouse” labels AllPoints, Morning Glory, naïve and Animal 63.
Henri Jamet will now handle Consider operations in France and is tasked with creating the corporate’s “bold exterior progress technique throughout the market”.
Jamet takes over from Romain Vivien, who was promoted to President of Europe and International Head of Music, and can report on to him.
In France, Consider’s revenues grew 17.9% YoY to €78.4 million in H1 2024 and accounted for 16.5% of the broader firm’s revenues, in response to the corporate’s mid-year outcomes printed final month.
With greater than 20 years’ expertise within the music business, together with the final 10 years at Consider, the corporate stated that his appointment “highlights Consider’s technique to capitalize on A&R and artist growth to extend the Group’s market share”.
Jamet started his profession at Common Music after which NRJ, earlier than becoming a member of Wagram in 2004, the place he turned a advertising supervisor.
In 2013, he joined Consider to develop the label division. He joined as Advertising and marketing Director after which took over the administration of the AllPoints, naïve and launched Animal63 with the Savoir Faire groups, which incorporates French duo The Blaze on its roster.
“Within the house of some years,” in response to Consider, Jamet established AllPoints as a key model in French rap – by way of successes like Djadja & Dinaz, Heuss L’enfoiré, Werenoi, and others.
Consider additionally stated that he established naïve as “a must-see pop label” with artists reminiscent of Jeanne Added, Gael Faye, Izia, Yseult and Yamé.
Consider famous that in 2023, underneath the route of Henri Jamet, AllPoints had 47 of the High 200 albums for the 12 months, with 2.5 million albums bought and the market’s best-selling album of the 12 months: Carré by Werenoi.
For the previous 10 years, Consider has additionally labored with JuL, who the corporate famous is “probably the most streamed artist” in “the historical past of French rap”.
Consider Founder and CEO of Denis Ladegaillerie, stated: “Henri is as shut as potential to the bottom, he’s revered within the business, he has a inventive imaginative and prescient and is aware of the corporate tradition.”
“He’s the perfect candidate to succeed Romain, one of many Group’s finest ambassadors and an important instance of profession growth with us.”
Denis Ladegaillerie, imagine
Added Ladegaillerie: “He’s the perfect candidate to succeed Romain, one of many Group’s finest ambassadors and an important instance of profession growth with us.”
“Henri is a music lover, endowed with nice creative sensitivity and impeccable style.”
Romain Vivien, Consider
Romain Vivien added: “Henri is a music lover, endowed with nice creative sensitivity and impeccable style.
“He’s additionally an inspiring chief and supervisor who has surrounded himself with an excellent group and has performed a significant position within the phenomenal growth and success of Consider lately. I do know that he’ll thrive in his new duties and can have the ability to proceed this nice journey with ever larger success.”
“After eleven unimaginable years at Consider, ardour continues to be what drives me probably the most. I’m actually honored and excited to tackle the position of Managing Director for France.”
Henri Jamet, Consider
Henri Jamet, stated: “After eleven unimaginable years at Consider, ardour continues to be what drives me probably the most. I’m actually honored and excited to tackle the position of Managing Director for France.
“Music is greater than a profession for me, it’s a pleasure I share with our artists, our labels and our groups. It’s a level of pleasure for us as artists, producers, publishers, managers, technicians, that we will carry happiness to audiences by way of music. There are issues that don’t present up within the numbers or in gross sales – that’s the eagerness for our artists and groups to succeed.
“With the diversification of French music and its rising export potential, we’ll proceed to push the boundaries, create magic and assist our gifted artists resonate in France and world wide. It’s very thrilling, and I can’t wait to develop all of this with this nice group.”
Consider generated revenues of EUR €474.1 million (approx. USD $510m) in H1 throughout its complete enterprise.
In accordance with Consider‘s earnings report issued on Thursday, August 1, the corporate’s H1 revenues grew by €58.7 million, from €415.4 million in H1 2023, reflecting a rise of 14.1% YoY.
Different highlights famous by the corporate for the primary half of the 12 months included the simplified public tender supply initiated by Upbeat Bidco, the consortium shaped by funds managed by TCV, EQT X and Denis Ladegaillerie, which was accomplished in June.
In accordance with Consider, on the time of its earnings launch after the market closed on August 1, the consortium held 96.02% of Consider’s share capital.Music Enterprise Worldwide
