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Ken Komisar is the President of NHMM under Notting Hill Music Group, leading hit releases across global charts. A visionary A&R executive, he’s known for developing diverse artists and shaping top-charting careers worldwide.

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Ken Komisar — President, NHMM / Notting Hill Music Group

Record Label & Management Division • Global Publishing Network • London & Los Angeles

Ken Komisar is a versatile and visionary executive whose leadership drives NHMM—one of the fastest-rising record and management companies under the Notting Hill Music Group umbrella.

Current Role & Impact

As President of NHMM, Ken oversees both the label and management divisions, aligning with one of the world’s leading independent music publishers. Under his leadership, NHMM has achieved early success with tens of millions of streams, three UK Top 10 Club hits, a Billboard Top 40 radio single, and playlist placements on major stations including Hits 1, BPM, and BBC Radio 2.

The company’s artists have also secured live TV performances in key markets and sync placements across major television networks worldwide.

Leadership Philosophy

Ken’s approach to A&R and artist development is built on adaptability, authenticity, and collaboration. He believes in empowering artists with both creative freedom and strategic guidance—fostering an environment where great music and business success grow in tandem.

Industry Expertise

  • Extensive network of global industry contacts and creative partners
  • Strategic consulting for record labels, brands, and independent artists
  • Proven success in artist discovery and career development across genres
  • Cross-functional leadership spanning A&R, marketing, and creative strategy

Vision & Approach

Known for his lateral thinking and solution-driven mindset, Ken Komisar sees opportunity where others see obstacles. His career is defined by a commitment to finding new talent, cultivating artist growth, and forging meaningful industry connections that push music forward.

With NHMM, Ken continues to build a global ecosystem that maximizes exposure and creates real impact for artists in today’s rapidly evolving music landscape.

A&R Contacts

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Jeff Fenster

A&R Executive · All Genres

Past: Jive, Island Def Jam, Geffen, Warner · Known for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha.

Alex Dollar

A&R Executive · Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop

Crazed Hits, Warner Bros. · Early discovers: Imagine Dragons, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj; worked w/ Passenger, Bebe Rexha.

Sam Hook

A&R Executive · Pop, Hip-Hop

Artist-first development, relationship-driven feedback; R&B Money podcast guest.

Ken Komisar

A&R Executive · All Genres

President, NHMM (Notting Hill Music Masters & Management). Streams in tens of millions; UK/US radio support.

Donny “Dizzy” Flores

A&R Executive · Hip-Hop, Trap, Rap

We Good LLC; DJ Snake lead A&R/executive producer. Credits incl. “Taki Taki”, “Loco Contigo”.

Sydney Alston

A&R Executive · Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock

Artist development, mgmt & production; placements with UMG/Capitol/Sony acts.

Ryan Ramsey

A&R / Manager · Hip-Hop, R&B

Worked with Brandy, Nicki Minaj (Blueprint/Maverick); Rich The Kid management.

Chris Gotti

A&R Executive · Hip-Hop / R&B

Co-founder Murder Inc./The Inc.; Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lloyd. Add Ventures Music founder.

Anthony Johnson

A&R / CEO, 2 Johnson Ent. · All Genres

Work w/ Sony/Epic/Roc Nation/Republic/Atlantic/Def Jam; hits w/ Jay-Z, Kanye, Ne-Yo, Kelly Clarkson, Janet Jackson.

Dino Delvaille

A&R Executive · Artist-Rights Focus

Artist-centric approach; ensures creators retain rights and recognition.

Premo $tallone

A&R Executive · Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop

Affiliations: Darkchild, Timbaland, Don Cannon, DJ Drama. Gold/Platinum placements; billion+ streams.

Derek Minor

A&R Executive · Christian, Gospel, Trap

Dev & collabs: Lecrae, Andy Mineo, KB, Trip Lee, Hollyn, Canon; brand & audience strategy.

Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins

Producer / A&R · Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop

Whitney, Brandy/Monica, Destiny’s Child, J. Lopez; Darkchild Records, Alienz Alive.

DJ Clue

A&R / DJ / Exec · Hip-Hop

Desert Storm co-founder; broke Fabolous; Hot 97 alum; major collab & production credits.

Warryn Campbell

Producer / A&R · Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop

Grammy-winning; My Block Inc. founder; Mary Mary, Jennifer Hudson, Musiq Soulchild.

Jay Leopardi

A&R / Founder · Pop, Rap, Hip-Hop

AvenueAR co-founder; background in branding, licensing, SEO, product launch, endorsements.

Mauricio Londoño

A&R / Host · Latin, Pop

“Checking con Mauro” podcast; Latinx market strategy & development.

Anthony Mundle

A&R · Hip-Hop

Def Jam projects; 2 Chainz, YG, Dave East; artist authenticity & long-term development focus.

Daniel Werner

VP A&R · Pop

Universal Music Group; work with Tove Lo, Taio Cruz, Astrid S, Sigrid, Dean Lewis.

DaShawn “Happie” White

Exec A&R · Pop, K-Pop, Hip-Hop

Empire; collabs incl. Kanye, H.E.R., John Legend, Kehlani; champion of creative rooms/collab.

Jazmine Valencia

SVP A&R · Pop, R&B, Alt

UMG / Sony affiliations; authenticity-first artist development & inclusive leadership.

Jonathan “Ganda” Gandarilla

Producer / Manager · Latin Trap

Ganda Entertainment; Trap Capos series; work with Anuel AA, Bad Bunny, Yandel, Prince Royce.

Esther Anaya

DJ / Producer / A&R · EDM, Pop, Latin

LA Chargers Official DJ; Zouk LV residency; collab w/ Snoop Dogg; ASAF Angels founder.

Dave Santaniello

A&R Executive · Pop, Rock, Country

Community-driven discovery; blends classic A&R instincts with tech-forward strategy.

Kyle Weers

A&R · Hip-Hop, Pop

Made in Memphis Ent./Beatroot/Heavy Hitters; artist dev., sync & publishing integration.

Terry “Bear” Brown

A&R · Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop

Early talent ID for Darkchild/EMI; signed/prod. dev. credits incl. Tommy Brown & Bieber cuts.

Hutson Miller

Exec / A&R · Multigenre

VP A&R (Atlantic/EMI); film/TV & consumer tech; EVP Talent Relations at AvenueAR.

Michael (Mike) Colton

Co-Founder & Head of Production, AvenueAR · A&R

Creator-centric ops, feedback loops, exec outreach; live mentorship programming.

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