Rani Hancock Explained

Rani Hancock
Birth Place:	New York
Alma Mater:	Berklee School of Music
Occupation:	Music industry executive
Executive vice president and head of A&R, Columbia Records

Rani Hancock is an American music industry executive. She is the executive vice president and head of A&R at Columbia Records.^{[1] [2]} She was previously executive vice president and head of A&R at Island Records, executive vice president of A&R at RCA Records, and the president of Sire Records. ^{[3] [4]}

Hancock attended the Berklee School of Music and graduated with a degree in production and engineering. She began her career at Arista Records, where she was mentored by Clive Davis. ^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Aswad . Jem . 2022-02-11 . She's (Finally) the Boss: Women Are Rising to the Top of Major-Label A&R Departments . 2023-05-08 . Variety . en-US.
2. Rys . Dan . 2021-07-06 . Rani Hancock Named Head of A&R at Columbia Records . 2023-05-08 . Billboard . en-US.
3. Web site: Aswad . Jem. Halperin . Shirley . 2021-07-06 . Columbia Records Names Rani Hancock Head of A&R (EXCLUSIVE) . 2023-05-06 . Variety . en-US.
4. Web site: 2017-07-10 . Sire Records relaunched at Warner, Rani Hancock named President . 2023-05-09 . Music Business Worldwide . en-US.
5. Brown . Harley . 2018-12-07 . Sire President Rani Hancock On Growing Bryce Vine, What She Learned From Clive Davis & Why Data Isn't Everything . 2023-05-08 . Billboard . en-US.