Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorDef Jam Recordings has elevated promotion veteran Nicki Farag to Executive Vice President and General Manager.According to the announcement, in her new role, Farag will oversee the label’s day-to-day operations, working with artists, managers and staff to develop strategies and execute plans on behalf of the label’s diverse roster of global superstars and emerging talent.
Based in Santa Monica, Farag will report to Def Jam interim Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Harleston. She replaces Rich Isaacson, who left the label late last month.“Nicki is a seasoned, consummate professional and true leader,” said Harleston. “She has the unique ability to understand and inspire confidence in artists, the passion and tenacity to.
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