300 Entertainment is excited to announce the appointment of Leesa Brunson-Bolandas the Head of A&R Operations.
Leesa comes from Def Jam where she was the Senior Vice President of A&R Operations.
She is an industry veteran with experience spanning across 18 years and has worked with a range of talent including Teyana Taylor, Jeezy, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Fabolous, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Jhene Aiko, Logic, and more. Her career began in A&R at Elektra Records with Sylvia Rhone working with Busta Rhymes, Lil Mo, and Missy Elliot. In 2016, Leesa was honored as one of Billboard’s Women in Music.
In Leesa’s new role at 300 Entertainment, she will oversee the company’s A&R Operations Department, serving as a gatekeeper of the music, maintaining trusting relationships with artists and managers, and acting as a liaison with all other departments at the label. She will report to the company’s CEO and Co-Founder Kevin Liles.
Leesa reflected on her new role
“I’m delighted to be working with Kevin Liles after working with him for many years at Def Jam – it feels like my career has come full circle returning to Kevin and the 300 family.
Kevin Liles, CEO and Co-Founder of 300 Entertainment expressed his excitement to have Leesa join 300 Entertainment saying, “In building any new business, the power of talent is key to success and growth. It’s an honor to welcome Leesa Brunson-Boland to our 300 family as our new Head of A&R Operations. She is a leader and an inspiring individual. Her artist-first mentality coupled with her expertise in the field makes her a perfect addition to the executive leadership team here at 300. Not only is she a former Def Jam 18 year alum, but she has also grown to be one of the most dynamic individuals in our culture.”
