Activist Artists Management has promoted Anna Kolander to Partner.
Kolander, who is based in Nashville, has spent 13 years at the company, having joined as an assistant in 2013.
She previously served as Senior Manager / Head of A&R at Activist, and is the day-to-day manager for The Lumineers.
In that role, she supports all aspects of the band’s global touring and recording activity, according to the company.
The promotion was announced on Thursday (May 21).
“Anna is a thoughtful and strategic leader,” said Activist founding partner Bernie Cahill.
“We’re proud to welcome her into the Activist partnership.”
Bernie Cahill
Added Cahill: “She brings a rare combination of creative instinct, operational rigor, and deep care for the people she works with.
“We’re proud to welcome her into the Activist partnership.”
Kolander said: “To step into this role after beginning my career alongside the leadership of Activist is incredibly meaningful.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to have learned from such an incredible team and proud of all we’ve accomplished together.
“I look forward to continuing to support our artists and partners in impactful and innovative ways in the years ahead.”
“To step into this role after beginning my career alongside the leadership of Activist is incredibly meaningful.”
Anna Kolander
Kolander will continue to operate out of Activist‘s Nashville office while taking on an expanded leadership role across the broader business.
She was named Senior Director of A&R/Creative at Activist in 2020, having started at the company as an assistant in the Nashville office.
Activist’s clients include The Lumineers, Bobby Weir, Dwight Yoakam, the Grateful Dead, Dead & Company (co-managed with Azoff/Moir), Leif Vollebekk, The Pretty Reckless, Young the Giant, and Orville Peck, as well as actors Ken Watanabe and David Alan Grier, screenwriter Terry Rossio (co-managed with Lumify Entertainment), known for Pirates of the Caribbean, Godzilla vs. Kong, and Oscar-winning media company Lion Forge Entertainment.
Elsewhere at Activist, Caitlin Stone was promoted to Partner in 2021, and Kristina ‘Red’ Tanner was promoted to Partner in 2022.
The firm, which describes itself as “a full-service management firm founded on the belief that artists, actors, and brands can create positive change in the world,” has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, and Atlanta.Music Business Worldwide
Activist Artists Management has announced the promotion of Anna Kolander to Partner within the firm. Based in Nashville, Kolander has dedicated 13 years of her career to Activist, beginning as an assistant in 2013. Over the years, she has held significant roles, including Senior Manager and Head of A&R, and is currently the day-to-day manager for the popular band The Lumineers. In her capacity as manager, Kolander oversees various aspects of the band’s global touring and recording activities.
The announcement of her promotion was made on May 21, with Bernie Cahill, a founding partner of Activist, praising Kolander for her strategic leadership and unique blend of creative instincts and operational skills. He expressed pride in welcoming her into the partnership, emphasizing her commitment to the people she collaborates with.
Kolander expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to transition into this new role, acknowledging the meaningful journey of growing her career alongside Activist’s leadership. She looks forward to continuing to support the firm’s artists and partners in innovative and impactful ways.
In her expanded leadership role, Kolander will maintain her position in the Nashville office while taking on additional responsibilities across the company. She was previously named Senior Director of A&R/Creative in 2020, illustrating her growth within the organization.
Activist Artists Management boasts a diverse roster of clients, including notable musicians such as The Lumineers, Bobby Weir, Dwight Yoakam, the Grateful Dead, and Dead & Company (co-managed with Azoff/Moir), as well as artists like Leif Vollebekk, The Pretty Reckless, Young the Giant, and Orville Peck. The firm also manages actors such as Ken Watanabe and David Alan Grier, along with screenwriter Terry Rossio, known for his work on major films like « Pirates of the Caribbean » and « Godzilla vs. Kong, » in collaboration with Lumify Entertainment.
The company has seen other recent promotions, with Caitlin Stone becoming a Partner in 2021 and Kristina ‘Red’ Tanner achieving the same status in 2022. Activist describes itself as a full-service management firm committed to the belief that artists, actors, and brands can drive positive change in the world. The firm operates out of offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, and Atlanta, indicating its expansive reach within the entertainment industry.
