Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has made a number of appointments to its European A&R team.
Marion Scogseth Has been promoted to Nordic A&R Manager, and Zheng Guorong Serves as Senior A&R Manager. Meanwhile, in Germany, Jost Kaiser Has rejoined the company as Director of A&R Dance International.
Skogese will Peter Walter ValsingsenHead of A&R in Norway. Skogseth joined the WCM A&R team in 2021 after completing his internship. She has worked with several artists and songwriters and contributed to signing local talent such as Moika and SCAARand producer Andreas bash Vigwho achieved a milestone Ramonsong Okay, I promise, wHolds the record for most live broadcasts Spotify Norway within 24 hours.
“I’ve had a great time at Warner Chappell so far and I’m passionate about the artists and songwriters I’m working with. We have some big deals and tracks coming up, so I’m very excited about the road ahead. Happy,” Scogsese said.
At the same time, Leslie Tay, who will join WCM in 2022, will Lars CarlsonManaging Director, WCM Scandinavia. Tay’s work earned him a nomination for the MMF Swedish Award for A&R Publisher of the Year. He helped secure deals with artists and songwriters such as company and Monzaand played a key role in the joint venture with WCM Eli Lilly and Company Raye musicpromoting collaboration between Nordic, Asian, British and American creatives.
“I love working with our incredible songwriters and looking forward to the future, I’m excited to help shape what’s to come. I’m proud to be a part of such a talented and creative team and I look forward to what’s next for us. achievements,” Tay said.
In Germany, Kaiser will report to both sides Natasha AugustineManaging Director of WCM Germany, and Shani GonzalezInternational A&R Director.
Kaiser, who now lives in Berlin, returns to WarnerChapelle after previously working at WarnerChappell from 2020 to 2022. Aliva, Syrahand Southern Star. Recently, he worked on Stefan Dabruk Management Companywho played an important role in the careers of dance music artists such as Bennett, hugeand Robin Schulz.
“We are delighted to be strengthening our A&R team at such an exciting time for the European music scene and Warner Chappell Music.”
Guy Mutter and Karian MarshallWarner Chappell Music
“I’m excited to be returning to Warner Chappell Music at a transformative moment in dance music. I’m eager to find new talent, push creative boundaries, and create opportunities for our incredible songwriters and producers around the world. Dance Music There is huge potential on a global scale and I look forward to working with the great team at Warner Chappell in this dynamic era.
Commenting on their appointments, Guy Mutter and Karian MarshallCo-Chairman of WarnerChappell Music said: “Marion and Leslie are great members of the team and we are delighted to have Jost back with us. We are delighted to have such a strong presence in the European music community and at WarnerChappell Music Exciting times strengthening our A&R team.
The promotion follows recent changes to WarnerChappell Music’s global operations. last month, david Goldson Promoted to Senior Vice President of WCM North America A&R. In July, the company appointed reach Tong Serves as Vice President of A&R and Creative for Asia Pacific.
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