Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has appointed Jordi Tello as Managing Director of Iberia, efficient instantly.
Tello succeeds longtime SMP Spain MD Juan Ignacio Alonso, who retired on the finish of August.
Tello will oversee inventive and enterprise operations throughout Spain and Portugal, strengthening relationships with shoppers and business companions whereas increasing international assist for SMP songwriters.
Commenting on his appointment, Tello stated: “It’s an incredible honor to have the chance to steer our Spain and Portugal groups. Juan Ignacio has cultivated a powerful, inventive group that I’m grateful to work alongside, and I’m grateful for his belief and steering.”
“We’re centered on offering our unbelievable songwriters and composers with the absolute best instruments to make the absolute best songs, and our teamwork will make the distinction.”
Jordi Tello
Added Tello: “We’re centered on offering our unbelievable songwriters and composers with the absolute best instruments to make the absolute best songs, and our teamwork will make the distinction. Thanks to Jon [Platt] and Man for believing in me. My belt is fixed, and I’m able to go for it!”
Henderson added: “I’m so happy that Jordi will take over the reigns as Managing Director for SMP Iberia. Jordi has developed a really profitable A&R group for us in Spain, who’ve been constant market leaders throughout his tenure.
“Along with his expertise, power and the nice relationships throughout the business, I do know that he has all of the qualities to realize nice success in his new function.”
Man Henderson
“Along with his expertise, power and the nice relationships throughout the business, I do know that he has all of the qualities to realize nice success in his new function.”
Reflecting on Alonso’s retirement, Henderson stated: “Juan Ignacio Alonso has led our firm in Iberia with nice distinction and continued success over a few years.
“He has positioned our group for additional progress on all fronts, and we’re extremely grateful for all that he has accomplished for the corporate and for the Spanish music business.”
Alonso added: “I’m delighted to have Jordi as my successor and assured that SMP Iberia’s achievements will proceed to thrive beneath his management.”
Tello joined SMP in April 2024 as A&R Director and has since signed or labored carefully with expertise together with Rels B, Arde Bogotá, Morad, RVFV, Cruz Cafuné, and extra.
He started his profession as a musician earlier than shifting into the enterprise facet of the business in 1999 as an A&R at Warner Music.
From 2002, Tello spent 15 years at Common Music Publishing, later serving as A&R Director, then joined Sony Music as A&R Director in 2017, earlier than returning to SMP final 12 months.
Sony Music Publishing Iberia is house to songwriters and composers together with Jose Luis Perales, Antonio Flores, Rosana, Estopa, Le Oreja De van Gogh, David Summers, Melendi, Miguel Gallardo, Ella Baila Sola, Nacho Cano, Carlos Berlanga, Las Ketchup, Bebe, Dani Fernández, Love of Lesbian, Rozalén, Zahara, India Martinez, and extra.
In July, Sony Music Publishing promoted Sarah “Pixie” Pickering to Vice President, Artistic & Author Companies, Co-Head of Sync, and Monica Jordan to Vice President of Artistic A&R for its Latin division.
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