Global creative audio network Squeak E. Clean Studios has announced a new team of partners, joining the existing partnership group of Sam Spiegel, David Gaddie, Simon Lister and Hamish Macdonald. The new partners are executive creative director Rob Barbato, co-managing director (U.S. studios) Michael Gross (West Coast), co-managing director (U.S. studios) Chris Clark (Chicago, New York), executive creative producer Karla Henwood (Sydney), creative director Julie B. Nichols (Chicago) and executive director of production Max Taylor (New York).
The new leadership shift will further the cross-Pacific company’s aims to reinforce its U.S. and Australian footprints while continuing to offer its clients best-in-class music and sound solutions for projects of all scopes and sizes.
Gaddie noted, “I couldn’t be more proud to welcome our new partners into the fold as the faces and thought-leaders of our growing company. Rob Barbato, our executive creative director, is the driving force behind our creative leadership team for nearly a decade. Co-managing directors Chris Clark and Michael Gross have been incredibly successful in driving our U.S. studios’ business since joining the team. Julie Nichols, is a powerhouse creative talent, whose energy and passion have been helping to shape our culture and success for years now. Max Taylor, our production wizard, has made all of our jobs easier and ensured Squeak is an unbeatable partner. Last, but not least–Karla Henwood is a renowned industry leader and also the face of Nylon Studios and Squeak E. Clean’s music operations in Australia for an impressive 16 years and counting.
“These rock stars have shown incredible dedication to our company, both in performance and sheer hours worked, and they have proven themselves invaluable to our success. As we adapt to the ever-changing needs of our brand and our clients, these leaders are setting us up for future success.”
