Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Caroline Ellis to Vice President, A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Ellis will report to Jackie Winkler, Island Records’ SVP, Head of A&R, who remarked, “Caroline has impeccable taste and a rare ability to connect with artists, building the kind of trust that fuels great music. Her exceptional ear and steady temperament are true assets to the team, and I’m thrilled to see her step into this richly deserved role as VP of A&R.”

Ellis will continue to handle A&R for artists across the label, including Chappell Roan and her most recent signing, Platinum-certified and acclaimed actress, Suki Waterhouse, who is currently in the studio working on new music.

“The legacy of Island Records is never lost on me; it’s incredibly rewarding to be able to help shape the future of the label,” said Ellis, who joined Island Records in 2020 as Sr. Director, A&R, preceded by a stint at Interscope Records. “I feel very fortunate to be part of a team that’s so deeply invested in the quality and craft of music, as well as the experience of the artists behind it.”