Sony Music: Clio Massey & Matt D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
Arista Records Names Clio massey and Matt D’Arduini Co-Presidents
Updated June 03,2025
Sony Music Entertainment announced Tuesday that Clio Massey and Matt D’Arduini have been appointed co-presidents of Arista Records. The move comes two months after David Massey, who relaunched the label in 2018, retired.
Clio Massey, previously general manager of Work of Art Publishing and VP of A&R at arista, will continue to oversee Work of art Publishing. D’Arduini, formerly executive vice president of A&R, has been with Arista since it’s relaunch. Both will report to Sony Music Group chairman Rob Stringer.
Stringer said the transition would be seamless. He added that Clio and Matt are dynamic executives well-suited to build on Arista’s artist development. He believes their combined skills will lead to an exciting future for the label.
Arista Records, initially founded by Clive Davis in 1974, was known for artists such as Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin. After shuttering in 2011, David Massey revived the label in 2018. The new Arista achieved success with Måneskin and their hit cover of “Beggin’.” The roster also includes JP Saxe and Lola brooke.
“I’m thrilled and thankful for this opportunity,” Clio Massey said. “I look forward to continuing the work with the great artists and remarkable team at Arista, alongside Matt.We’re excited to help shape and grow our group into its next chapter.”
D’Arduini added that they are eager to expand on Arista’s progress, cultivating even more talent. He also expressed gratitude for the support from Sony Music.
“We are eager to expand on Arista’s progress and reach over the last few years, cultivating even more talent at our company,” D’Arduini said. “We’re also grateful for the leadership at Sony Music who believe in this organization and will help us advance our creative core.”
What’s next
With Clio massey and Matt D’Arduini at the helm, Arista Records aims to further cultivate talent and build upon its recent successes in the music industry, focusing on artist development and creative growth.