Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has tapped Julian Franzoni as the new General Manager for Argentina and Uruguay.
Since joining WCM in 2016, Franzoni (left) has steadily risen through the ranks in the A&R team, from consultant to director, cementing himself as a key architect in the regional music scene. He has been instrumental in signing and developing some of Argentina’s powerhouse talents.
Franzoni reports to Gustavo Menéndez, President, U.S. Latin & Latin America, Warner Chappell Music, who noted, “Julian has been a driving force for our roster and creative community since he first joined Warner Chappell. He has established himself as a dynamic A&R leader with an extraordinary ability to connect with songwriters on a deep level, an innate instinct for the cultural pulse, and a sharp vision for where the market is heading. There’s immense value in placing such a creative, forward-thinking leader at the helm of our operations in Argentina and Uruguay, and I’m confident he will steer our team through this exciting next chapter.”
A seasoned executive with more than three decades of experience, Franzoni entered the music industry at just 19 years old as a stage manager for iconic Latin artists such as Palito Ortega, Andrés Calamaro, and Federico Gil Solá (Divididos). He then spent 25 years managing Clanort, the private music publishing company owned by the legendary Palito Ortega, before eventually joining WCM.
Franzoni remarked, “I’ve spent my life immersed in the music scene, with a career rooted in artist development and management, and it’s incredible to see how local sounds are driving global culture today. Alongside our exceptional team, I’m excited to continue supporting the unmatched talent we have in the Southern Cone. Together, we will amplify our songwriters’ voices worldwide.” [Photo Courtesy of WCM]
