Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) executive vice president Jennifer Knoepfle has been promoted to head of U.S. A&R.
The announcement was made today (October 23) by UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody GersonKnoepfle reports to. Knoepfle will continue to be based at the company’s Santa Monica headquarters and serve as the company’s executive vice president.
UMPG said that with her promotion, Knoepfle will expand the company’s U.S. A&R team and lead its executives in “identifying, signing and developing new and emerging songwriters, artists and producers, as well as creating and delivering legacy talent.” Opportunities to enhance their art” and careers.
Knoepfle will also focus on growing UMPG’s “catalogue of contemporary hits and iconic songs.”
Knoepfle’s initial steps to recruit and promote A&R executives include promotions to UMPG Daniela Lashaw arrive Global A&R Director and Abrishamqi’s answer arrive American A&R Director.
In addition, she also brought Hollyboston Give the company as American A&R Director.
Knoepfle, described by UMPG as “one of the most successful publishing executives in the industry,” joined the company in 2022 as executive vice president and co-head of U.S. A&R.
Knopfler signed songwriters, artists, and producers during his tenure, including Jack Antonoff, Lord Huron, Maggie Rogers, and Valos (All of these people follow Knoepfle to UMPG from her previous position at Sony Music Publishing), plus Mark Amber, Lucy Dacus, The Dare, Alex G, Danny L. Hall, David Kushner, Lorde, Dylan Neustadt, Shi Tiffrush, Patrick Wimberly, and Dan Wilson.
She also works closely with UMPG songwriters and artists Gracie Abrams.
Knoepfle joins UMPG after 13 years at Sony Music Publishing, most recently as senior vice president of creative.
While at Sony, she signed and/or developed writers such as Antonoff, Huron, and Rogers, as well as Bloodpop, Aaron Dessner, Joel Little, Dan Nigro, and Ariel Ray Hittscheid.
Artists signed during her time with the company include Leon Bridges, Noah Kahan, King Princess, Tate McRae, Wallows, WILLOW and Remi Wolf.
Prior to joining Sony, Knoepfle served as senior membership director for: ASCAP From 2005 to 2009, brought the Killers and Greg Kurstin into the performing rights organization.
“I am pleased to promote Jenn to the well-deserved position of Director of U.S. A&R.”
Jody Gerson
Jody Gerson Said: “I am pleased to promote Jenn to the well-deserved position of Director of US A&R.
“She embodies everything a creative music executive should be; she has an ear for identifying the best artists and writers – often early in their careers – and knows how to support, nurture and amplify their talents.
“In addition, she is a thoughtful leader and mentor to our A&R team. I couldn’t be more excited to continue working with Jenn for years to come!
“I’m extremely excited to begin this next chapter, grow our incredible A&R team, and work with them to pursue my greatest passion: discovering and developing talent, which continues to be the lifeblood of our industry.”
Jennifer Knopfer
Knoepfle added: “Every day, I am honored to work with some of the most respected musical talents in the world.
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to expand my role at UMPG and have the privilege of working with one of the best executives in the industry, Jody Gerson.
“I’m extremely excited to begin this next chapter, grow our incredible A&R team, and work with them to pursue my greatest passion: discovering and developing talent, which continues to be the lifeblood of our industry.”global music business
