Cobalt, the world's largest independent musical publisher, announced today that it has appointed veteran Claes Uggla as the CEO of Kobalt Scandinavia.
Based in Stockholm, Uggla will oversee the company's operations across the region.
With over 25 years of experience in A&R, Cobalt highlighted Uggla’s significant contributions to the careers of numerous Scandinavian artists.
Uggla joins Cobalt from the independent label RMV, where he collaborated with artists like Gustaf and Viktor Noren, Maya Francis, Hellas, Hundred Calter, King T and Frida Hivenen.
Prior to RMV, he held key A&R positions at Universal Music Sweden, where he played a pivotal role in licensing hits such as Ordinary Things and Drunk in the Morning by Lucas Graham for the Swedish market.
While at Sony Music Sweden, his work with Alan Walker on Faded earned him the Sony Music International Special A&R Award in 2016.
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Leadership remarks
“Claes brings with him an extremely successful track record as a creative leader,” said Janet Peres, President and Commercial Director at Cobalt.
“Claes brings with him an extremely successful track record as a creative leader.
Jeannette Perez, Cobalt
Perez continued: “His approach to A&R, his deep connections within the creative community, and his leadership skills will be vital for us as we strive to enhance our success in the region.”
“Gzhann and Lorat Hubert built a world-class team at Kobalt, dedicated to supporting the best songwriters in the industry.”
Claes Uggla
Uggla added: “Janett and Lorat Hubert have built a world-class team at Kobalt, serving the finest songwriters in our business. I look forward to making an impact in Scandinavia, working closely with the team to further develop my successful track record of signing and nurturing new writers, while maximizing opportunities for Kobalt’s clients globally.”
Lucas focuses on the interaction between music and society. He specializes in how music influences and reflects cultures, analyzing the role of sound in social, political, and cultural events around the world.
