HarrisonParrott Group announces continued international expansion through the acquisition of Solea Management
12/9/2024
HarrisonParrott Group is delighted to announce that it has acquired leading international boutique agency Solea Management, effective immediately. Solea Management, a key boutique international artist management company, will join forces with the HarrisonParrott Group and will further strengthen the Group’s Paris branch. Romain Blondel and his team will physically relocate to join the HarrisonParrott Paris office with the expanded Paris team, welcoming the following artists for General Management:
Jonathan Fournel
Lucie Horsch
Simone Lamsma
Olivier Latry
Eric Lu
Liya Petrova
Beatrice Rana
Lucienne Renaudin Vary
Justin Taylor
François Guyard, Senior Director, General Manager of HarrisonParrott Paris said:
“I am thrilled about this exciting new chapter for HarrisonParrott Paris, our team working together with Romain Blondel and his team. I have huge respect for Romain and what he has achieved as founder and head of Solea Management, and I am excited to have him and his artists join the HarrisonParrott Group and position HarrisonParrott Paris as a leading international management company working in France today. Since its creation in 2018, HP Paris has continued to strengthen its presence, managing the careers of top world-renowned conductors and soloists from Paris, one of the world’s greatest cultural capitals. Welcome to all of the artists and staff members joining us.”
Romain Blondel, Director, HarrisonParrott Paris said:
“When I founded Solea Management 20 years ago, I was a rookie in the industry, with no inkling of the extraordinary journey that lay ahead. With a dedicated team, we achieved remarkable success by elevating exceptional artists to international prominence. I’m stepping into an exhilarating new phase of my career, and I couldn’t be more excited to join the ranks of the HP Group —a company I’ve long admired for its groundbreaking philosophy and unparalleled inventiveness. Joining forces again with my esteemed friend François Guyard to spearhead the continued development of the HP Paris office is a monumental opportunity. I’m eager to bring my experience and enthusiasm to this new role and contribute to HPG’s continued success.”
Moema Parrott, CEO HarrisonParrott Group & Associated Companies, President HarrisonParrott Paris said:
“A hugely exciting new chapter for our teams and artists and a great achievement since our humble beginnings in 2018. Congratulations to the whole HP Paris team for its talent and grit in the challenging last years and for developing the French office so successfully. We are happy to welcome Romain and the Solea team and artists as the perfect partners to further cement the hard work and vision for HP Paris.”