Chairman of the Board David Stull announced today the appointments of two key executive positions at Opus 3 Artists, the leading company managing the careers and touring activities of many of the world\u2019s most exciting performing artists and ensembles. Robert Berretta, former Opus 3 vice president, was named managing director and Benjamin Maimin, former Opus 3 chief revenue officer, will serve as chief operating officer and director of strategic initiatives.<\/p>\n
Berretta and Maimin will co-lead the organization. They succeed David Foster, who announced<\/a> earlier this year that he would be retiring from his position as president and chief executive officer\u2014a role he held since 1995. Foster will continue to manage artists and will act as a consultant to Opus 3 Artists. The executive team will continue to include Jonathan Brill as Executive Vice President.<\/p>\n “Rob and Ben inspire confidence and capture our imaginations, both as leaders and advocates for the extraordinary artists with whom we work,\u201d said Stull, who also serves as president of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), which acquired<\/a> Opus 3 Artists in late 2020. \u201cIt is with great enthusiasm that we are embracing a new model for offering joint leadership at the company. We are tremendously optimistic about its future and remain deeply grateful to David Foster for his brilliant work and counsel, which will remain central to our success in years to come.”<\/p>\n As managing director, Berretta will oversee all areas of artist management and a team of managers and agents that serve a roster of over 250 clients. He will focus on global growth and diversification of the staff and artists and will continue to represent his roster of touring orchestras, dance companies, soloists, and ensembles. He has been a member of the Opus 3 team since 2005. Prior to that, he was a vice president at Columbia Artists Management, Inc.<\/p>\n “The artists and staff of Opus 3 Artists have long set the standard for excellence in our field,\u201d Berretta said.\u00a0 \u201cThrough our new partnership with SFCM, we believe we can have a positive and transformative effect on the performing arts. I look forward to working with my friend Ben in supporting our roster to build a better world inspired by great music and art.”<\/p>\n As chief operating officer, Maimin will oversee the corporate business practices and operations of the company.\u00a0 Maimin will also assume the new position of director of strategic initiatives to lead projects and special events, develop new lines of business, and research and assess new market trends and avenues of growth in the performing arts and entertainment industry.<\/p>\n “Opus 3 has been my second home ever since I joined the company in 2014,” said Maimin, who also previously served as a vice president at Columbia Artists. \u201cIt is a privilege to work with such a talented group of artists and colleagues and I am honored to have their trust.\u201d<\/p>\n Together, Berretta and Maimin will advance the mission of the alliance between Opus 3 Artists and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) in developing artist apprenticeship and internship programs and commissioning educational and programming initiatives worldwide.<\/p>\n They will also develop new efforts to acknowledge and recognize the systemic imbalances in the performing arts. Upon their appointments, Berretta and Maimin announced the formation of a participatory advisory council to recommend initiatives regarding more inclusive staffing and artist rosters, audience development, and community engagement. The council will be led by Associate Manager Leiwei Jiang, Artist Manager Scott Mello, and Vice President and Director of Classical Booking Sarah Pelch in tandem with the SFCM Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jason Hainsworth.<\/p>\n “In this next chapter, we will continue to explore innovative opportunities as well as do our part in amplifying voices of all backgrounds,\u201d said Maimin. \u201cOpus 3 will not only continue to lead the field in artist management, but also be the place where that artistry is used to shape a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future for the performing arts industry.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chairman of the Board David Stull announced today the appointments of two key executive positions at Opus 3 Artists, the leading company managing the careers and touring activities of many of the world\u2019s most exciting performing artists and ensembles. 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