{"id":222051,"date":"2025-01-28T18:28:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T18:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/?p=222051"},"modified":"2025-01-28T19:25:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T19:25:16","slug":"katie-welle-promoted-to-president-head-of-us-ar-at-sony-music-publishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/katie-welle-promoted-to-president-head-of-us-ar-at-sony-music-publishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Katie Welle promoted to President, Head of US A&R at Sony Music Publishing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has promoted Katie Welle to President, Head of US A&R, effective February 1.<\/p>\n

Welle most recently served as Senior Vice President of Creative for SMP. The exec succeeds Walter Jones<\/a>, who is leaving the company, SMP confirmed on Tuesday (January 28).<\/p>\n

As President, Head of US A&R, Welle will lead the company’s creative team in “attracting top talent and expanding opportunities for songwriters globally” said SMP.<\/p>\n

Based in the company\u2019s Los Angeles office, Welle will report to Sony Music Publishing Chairman\/CEO Jon Platt.<\/p>\n

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SMP noted that Welle has been “instrumental in elevating the careers of numerous SMP songwriters”, including Charlie Handsome and 2024 Grammy Songwriter of the Year Theron Thomas.<\/p>\n

Welle\u2019s long-term creative relationships at SMP include Tyler, the Creator; Clams Casino and Mikky Ekko. Her newest signings to SMP include hitmakers Tyler Johnson and Julian Bunetta.<\/p>\n

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Described by SMP as “an accomplished creative executive”, Welle has honed her A&R expertise over a two-decade career at Sony Music Group.<\/p>\n

The exec started out in 2005 as an A&R Assistant at Epic Records.<\/p>\n

Welle ascended to Vice President of Creative at Sony Music Publishing (formerly Sony\/ATV) and Senior Vice President of A&R at RCA, before returning to Sony Music Publishing as Senior Vice President of Creative in 2020.<\/a><\/p>\n

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In a wide-ranging interview in September as part of MBW’s Inspiring Women series, Welle told us<\/a>: “I really love being a music publisher. At the end of the day, whatever play I\u2019m making, if a Sony writer is involved, and that could be someone signed anywhere in the world, I\u2019m doing something that\u2019s good for them and their part of the equation; I\u2019m doing my job. That leaves limitless possibilities for everything exciting that\u2019s happening in music.”<\/p>\n

Commenting on Welle’s promotion, Jon Platt<\/strong> said: \u201cKatie has an exceptional gift for identifying and nurturing talent.<\/p>\n

“Since she returned to SMP five years ago, she has made significant contributions to our A&R strategy, playing a pivotal role in shaping the success of numerous incredible songwriters.”<\/p>\n

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“Katie\u2019s dedication and expertise are truly invaluable to our team, and I look forward to seeing the continued impact of her leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jon Platt<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Added Platt: “Katie\u2019s dedication and expertise are truly invaluable to our team, and I look forward to seeing the continued impact of her leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a huge honor to take on this role at Sony Music Publishing where I feel incredibly aligned with the standards of greatness we\u2019ve set to serve our songwriters.”<\/p>\n

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Katie Welle added: \u201cIt is a huge honor to take on this role at Sony Music Publishing where I feel incredibly aligned with the standards of greatness we\u2019ve set to serve our songwriters.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m so thankful to Jon Platt for his leadership and support, and to our superstar A&R team and the phenomenal community of songwriters who inspire us every day.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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