Radio Facts: 
Island Records president Darcus Beese announced today the appointment of Ayelet Schiffman to the position of the label’s Senior Vice President, Head of Promotion. She will be based out of the label’s NY headquarters, will work with Republic Records’ promotion staff, and report to COO Eric Wong.
Beese has commented on the appointment:
“As Island Records continues to grow and take shape, a key element of every artist’s success is the staff’s dedication to their music… Ayelet has shown that she possesses an intuitive and strategic approach to radio and it is crystal clear she will make a significant impact at Island.”
Wong also praised Schiffman:
“Ayelet has an incredible reputation and track record of success in the industry… “She’s a visionary with creativity and skill, which make her an extraordinary addition to the Island family.”
Schiffman has spent 24 years at Sony Music, recently as SVP of rhythm & dance promotion at Columbia Records. Over recent years she has been pivotal in the success of artists including Beyoncé, J. Cole, Pharrell, John Legend, Adele, and Calvin Harris.
