Warner Chappell Music UK has appointed Annie Christensen as its Vice President, Catalogue.
Christensen joins the publishing arm of Warner Music Group from a two-decade profession in A&R, and can report back to WCM UK President Shani Gonzales.
The appointment, introduced on Thursday (September 10), will see Christensen lead WCM UK’s catalog acquisition and rights administration technique, sourcing new enterprise and maximizing the industrial and cultural worth of the corporate’s music portfolio.
She is going to deal with figuring out music property, constructing relationships with songwriters, estates, and rightsholders, and delivering catalog initiatives alongside the A&R, Artistic, Sync, and Enterprise Affairs groups.
The place sits inside WCM UK‘s catalog operation, distinct from its frontline A&R signings.
“Warner Chappell Music holds one of the storied songbooks in music historical past, so it’ll be an enormous privilege to assist lead the technique that connects these traditional songs to model new audiences.”
Annie Christensen, WCM UK
Christensen spent 20 years at Island Data, becoming a member of as a piece expertise placement and advertising intern earlier than rising from A&R Assistant to co-Head of A&R.
Throughout that point she labored throughout acts together with Busted, The Feeling, The Fratellis, Keane, and McFly.
She signed and developed Ben Howard, FLO, Hozier, Mumford & Sons, and Sigrid.
Since 2023, Christensen has labored as a contract A&R advisor, collaborating with labels throughout Common Music Group – the guardian of Island Data – in addition to independents and a lot of administration corporations.
Her latest initiatives embrace Self Esteem‘s A Sophisticated Girl, Cian Ducrot‘s Little Dreaming, Girli‘s it’s simply my opinion, and Luna‘s Fairy Pop.
She is at the moment working with ABBA‘s Björn Ulvaeus on a brand new challenge.
“Warner Chappell Music holds one of the storied songbooks in music historical past, so it’ll be an enormous privilege to assist lead the technique that connects these traditional songs to model new audiences,” mentioned Annie Christensen. “Having spent my profession on the frontlines of A&R, I’ve gained a singular perspective on what actually resonates with followers.
“I’m excited to use that inventive lens to championing timeless songs and driving new catalog alternatives.”
“[Christensen] has a implausible observe document in figuring out culture-shifting expertise and can unlock recent and thrilling alternatives for our unimaginable heritage.”
Shani Gonzales, WCM UK
Mentioned Shani Gonzales: “As we proceed to develop our catalog footprint, Annie’s deep inventive instincts, strategic foresight, and understanding of the worldwide market shall be invaluable.
“She has a implausible observe document in figuring out culture-shifting expertise and can unlock recent and thrilling alternatives for our unimaginable heritage.”
The appointment follows a run of senior hires and promotions at Warner Chappell.
The writer promoted Gabz Landman to Govt Vice President, A&R, in August.
It promoted David Goldsen to Govt Vice President, A&R in July, and named Soraib el Jelali as Head of A&R, Benelux and Julian Franzoni as Basic Supervisor for Argentina and Uruguay in June.
The appointment additionally comes amid a run of recent publishing offers.
This month, Warner Chappell struck a world take care of France’s Kidding Apart, because the digital music indie launched a publishing enterprise with Nicolas Klersy as Associate.
The writer additionally signed Grammy winner Claudia Brant to a world publishing deal in April.Music Enterprise Worldwide
