George Hess

Record executive and promoter based in New York City.
Worked at Arista from the late 1980s where he became senior director of its dance music department.
In 1994 he launched his own label Vestry Records and radio and street promotion company Elite/ADM.
Appointed head of global promotion for Strictly Rhythm in 2005 where he had his own division, Red Stick Recordings.
He continues to consult and promote for a number of dance music labels notably Armada Music B.V. who chose Hess to open their NYC office in 2016.