Angela Barkan

Angela Barkan, MBA has an extensive work experience in the music industry. Angela currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at BMG - The New Music Company, where they oversee marketing strategy and execution for integrated global campaigns. Angela's role includes managing a roster of renowned artists such as Duran Duran, Adam Lambert, Backstreet Boys, Leslie Odom Jr., Santana, AJR, Bryan Adams, and Kelis, among others.

Prior to their current position, Angela worked as the Vice President of Marketing at S-Curve Records, a company acquired by BMG in 2015. At S-Curve, they played a key role in the production and distribution of music for top names in pop, rock, and R&B. This included working with artists such as Joss Stone, The Baha Men, and Hanson, and producing hits like Grammy-winning "Who Let the Dogs Out" and Grammy-nominated "Stacey's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne.

Before joining S-Curve Records, Angela held various roles at Sony Music Entertainment. Angela was a member of the core leadership team as the VP of Media & Artist Development - Sony Music Masterworks. In this position, they wore multiple hats, overseeing media communications activities for label groups such as Masterworks, Masterworks Broadway, Portrait Records, Okeh, Flying Buddha, and Sony Classical. Angela also served as the Sr. Director of Marketing & Publicity at Sony Masterworks, where they led teams in product management, integrated marketing, and publicity campaigns for music releases. Additionally, they strategically connected major brands with artists, resulting in successful partnerships such as Mariah Carey's collaboration with Elizabeth Arden and securing placement for Latin band Tiempo Libre on Bustelo coffee cans.

Before Sony Music, Angela worked at BMG Entertainment as a Product Manager in the Strategic Marketing Group. Angela managed BMG's multi-million dollar catalog, including icons like Elvis Presley and Lou Reed. Angela also served as a Strategic Marketing Coordinator at RCA Records and began their career as a Program Director at 93.5 WVBR-FM.

Overall, Angela Barkan's work experience showcases their expertise in marketing, artist relations, media communications, and brand partnerships in the music industry.

Angela Barkan completed their BA in English and Psychology at Cornell University from 1996 to 2000. Angela then pursued an MBA in Entertainment/Media/Technology/Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business, graduating between 2003 and 2005. Currently, they are enrolled in the Bertelsmann University- PFO program at INSEAD, starting in 2022.