Alen Torosyan has been named general manager of emerging markets for Warner Music, effective today (October 1).
Meanwhile, respected executives Jonathan Jules Joins Warner Music today as vice president of creative for the division.
Torosyan and Jules both Alfonso Perez Soto, President, Emerging Markets, Warner Music.
Warner Music said its emerging markets division “covers fast-growing regions such as Africa, Eastern Europe, India and the Middle East.”
WMG noted that the unit has “rapidly expanded its footprint over the past few years through a series of strategic investments and partnerships as well as organic growth”.
The division’s roster includes what the company calls “some of Warner Music’s most successful local and international chart-topping artists,” including the likes of Calin, Diljit Dosanjh, Joeboy, KING and Nora Fatehi.
Alen Torosyan became Vice President of Operations for the Emerging Markets Division in 2021 after working at Warner Music for more than 10 years, including in legal and business affairs.
Jonathan Jules joins the company from US independent label empirewhere he serves as vice president of international marketing and operations.
His role is to provide strategic direction to the division’s A&R and marketing teams, helping Warner Music build its presence across markets and genres.
“We have been rapidly building out our emerging markets division over the past few years,” Alen Torosyan said.
“Simon Robson and Alfonso have a clear strategic vision for how we can further develop the business over the coming years and it is a privilege to play a role in shaping this journey.”
Alan Torosian
Torosyan added: “When you work with so much talent in some of the most exciting markets in the world and a team hungry for success, there’s never a dull moment.
“Simon Robson and Alfonso have a clear strategic vision for how we can further develop the business over the coming years and it is a privilege to play a role in shaping this journey.”
“I’m delighted that Alfonso has trusted me and invited me to join one of the most dynamic teams in the global music industry.”
Jonathan Jules
Jonathan Jules added: “I’m delighted to have this opportunity to change the cultural landscape through artist development, committed to delivering the most exciting talent and music in the diverse regions where I will be working.
“I’m delighted that Alfonso has trusted me and invited me to join one of the most dynamic teams in the global music industry.”
“Alan and Jonathan will form the core of a dream team supporting our emerging markets business.”
Alfonso Perez Soto
Alfonso Perez Soto said: “Alan and Jonathan will form the core of a dream team supporting our emerging markets business.
“I have worked with Alan for many years and admire his ability to maintain composure while working on a dozen different projects without losing focus on detail.
“I’m also delighted to welcome Jonathan to the team. He has an entrepreneurial can-do attitude and the ability to read the quicksand of culture and music and predict tomorrow’s trends. Together they will help us oversee our artists and rapidly grow our business.global music business
