Shani Gonzales Rejoins Warner Chappell Music As Head Of International, EVP/U.S., A&R

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BMG U.S. and U.K. Co-Head of A&R SHANI GONZALES has returned to WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC as Head of International, EVP/U.S., A&R. GONZALES, at WARNER CHAPPELL in 2004-08 and also formerly at EPIC and DEF JAM, will be based in NEW YORK and report to Co-Chair/CEO GUY MOOT. She will work closely with Pres./A&R, U.S. RYAN PRESS and the A&R team and will serve in an A&R capacity at ATLANTIC RECORDS.

“As music increasingly crosses international borders, the appointment of SHANI to this newly minted role will further our long-term strategy of expanding global opportunities for our songwriters,” said MOOT. “SHANI has signed and developed some of the most important and successful songwriters of our generation, and her extraordinary ability to connect creatives around the world will make her an invaluable asset as we continue to strengthen our global team.”

“SHANI’s one of the most talented and well-respected A&R people in the business,” said PRESS. “She’s fiercely devoted to seeing her songwriters’ careers thrive, and I’m looking forward to working closely with her to create unique and impactful opportunities for our U.S. roster abroad.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to return home to WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC,” said GONZALES. “With GUY and (Co-Chair/COO) CARIANNE (MARSHALL) leading the charge, the vibe is fantastic, and it feels great to be working with such amazing people who share my passion for songwriters and the art of the song. I’m looking forward to collaborating with the WCM family across the globe, as well as with RYAN and his crew in the U.S. I’m also very happy to be joining the ATLANTIC A&R squad, and to have the opportunity to work with CRAIG KALLMAN, JULIE GREENWALD, and their brilliant team.”

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