It’s official: Cara Donatto is replacing Dennis Dennehy as Executive Vice President, Head of Media Strategy and Communications for Interscope Geffen A&M Records.

Donatto will oversee communications strategy and execution for Interscope Geffen A&M and its associated labels, overseeing the publicity team and the company's roster of artists. She will report to IGA Chairman and CEO John Janick and Vice Chairman Steve Berman and be based in Santa Monica.

"I've known Cara for many years now and have seen firsthand what a powerful force she is in navigating the media and advocating for her artists," said Janick. "She is an important addition to our executive team."

Donatto was most recently Senior Vice President, Publicity, at Atlantic Records where she spearheaded media campaigns for the likes of Bruno Mars, Janelle Monáe and Missy Elliot. Previously, she she worked in PR at Island Def Jam, Vibe and Spin.

"This role is integral to the artist development that is at the foundation of everything we do," Berman said. "Cara has shown time and again how her savvy approach to nurturing artists helps to build long lasting careers.”