Our Journey
Luc Vergier
In 1999, Luc became President of International for RuffNation Records, a London-based joint venture with Warner Bros. Records (1999-2003). He then became the label owner of RuffLife Records (2000-03) before creating Cigale Entertainment in 2004.
Over the past 25 years, Luc has played an integral part in the international success of artists as diverse as Fugees, Cypress Hill, Calvin Harris, Lauryn Hill, Naive New Beaters, Nas, Youssou N’Dour, Primal Scream, Jeff Buckley, Wyclef Jean, Ricky Martin and Big Audio Dynamite.
Luc's extensive experience includes holding senior executive positions at Ruffnation/Warner US, Ruffhouse, and Sony Europe/Columbia. Thereafter, Luc started Cigale Entertainment in 2004. A London-based music production and consultancy company that offers A&R and management services as well as advising on recording and publishing deals.
Donna Vergier
Moving from New York to London in 1990, Donna started at Warner Music UK as International Marketing Manager, overseeing campaigns for The Pretenders and The Jesus & Mary Chain, and working with Geoff Travis on his Blanco Y Negro label, including Everything but The Girl and Dinosaur Jr.
In 1995, she moved to Daniel Miller’s Mute as Director of International. A new learning experience working at an independent label on global music campaigns and building international teams through licensing deals to ensure the best possible outcome for each campaign. Working with Mute artists such as Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, Moby, Richard Hawley and Goldfrapp.
In 2008, she moved to Laurence Bell’s Domino Recordings as VP of International, continuing to build global teams through distribution deals, hiring bespoke media teams, and opening offices in France and Germany. Working with Domino Recording artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Anna Calvi, The Kills and Hot Chip.
In 2018, she joined Christian Tattersfield’s Good Soldier Records as SVP Global Marketing, combining expertise in global licensing, direct distribution deals, and global team building. With a strong focus on global streaming and bespoke radio and media plans, Good Soldier recording artists include hit projects from Freya Ridings, Gavin James, Alternative acts such as Larkins and Love, Fame Tragedy, plus various dance singles with high radio streaming and chart activities.
In 2022, Donna started working with Chrysalis Records UK on Emeli Sandé, Ben Harper, De La Soul, Marika Hackman, Bodega, Liz Lawrence and Gia Ford, with campaigns running through 2024.
Currently working as a Global Music Marketing Consultant, Donna is a long-time Music Business Executive with a strong passion for artist development. Specialising in global marketing and keeping close relationships with artists and managers, media, marketing promotion and sales teams, digital and physical distributors, industry bodies, tour agents and all aspects of global music campaigns.