Kobalt has promoted Sean Dishman to Senior Director, Creative.
Based in Los Angeles, Dishman has signed Kobalt clients including Madison Cunningham, Magdalena Bay, Cuco, Mac DeMarco, Mild High Club, Jamila Woods, Dorian Electra, John Carroll Kirby, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Sampa The Great, Poppy, Sam Evian, Kevin Morby, and The Drums.
In addition, Dishman has facilitated collaborations and notable releases for artists on and off the roster.
Amongst those artists are Mallrat, Genesis Owusu, Lil Yachty, Claud, Eyedress, The Wombats, Girlpool, serpentwithfeet, Yeek, and Tkay Maidza.
Dishman began working at Kobalt as an intern in 2013 while still attending Berklee College of Music where he majored in Songwriting.
After graduation, Sean rejoined Kobalt as an assistant within Kobalt’s A&R team.
Elsewhere at Kobalt, Kenny McGoff was recently promoted to Head of Creative UK.
Alison Donald was promoted to Head of Global Creative at Kobalt earlier this year.
“Sean is an integral part of the Kobalt Global A&R team, through his hard work and dedication, he has earned this promotion and I look forward to watching him continue to reach even greater heights.”
Alison Donald, Kobalt
Said Alison Donald, Head of Global Creative, Kobalt: “Sean is an integral part of the Kobalt Global A&R team, through his hard work and dedication, he has earned this promotion and I look forward to watching him continue to reach even greater heights.”
His impeccable taste makes him a valued member of our global creative team, and I am thrilled to see continued growth at Kobalt.”
Jamie Kinelski, Kobalt
Said Jamie Kinelski, SVP & Head of West Coast Creative, Kobalt, “I’ve had the pleasure of watching Sean grow into an executive over the last decade.
“His knowledge & passion for music spills over into all that he does for our clients. His impeccable taste makes him a valued member of our global creative team, and I am thrilled to see continued growth at Kobalt.”
“I wouldn’t be able to do what I do if it weren’t for our client’s passion for music and their undeniable talents, and I look forward to continue building our roster and helping them achieve their goals.”
Sean Dishman
Dishman added: “I’m excited to continue working alongside my team and with our amazing clients who inspire me every day.
“I wouldn’t be able to do what I do if it weren’t for our client’s passion for music and their undeniable talents, and I look forward to continue building our roster and helping them achieve their goals.”Music Business Worldwide
