New Dual WCM Role For David Goldsen
• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has promoted David Goldsen to Head of A&R, Australia & Vice President, Creative. To assume his new dual role, Goldsen (left) will relocate from New York to WCM’s headquarters in Los Angeles, where he will lead the A&R strategy for Australia while continuing to support the publisher’s U.S. and UK efforts. He will report to Guy Moot, WCM’s Co-Chair and CEO, and work closely with Matthew Capper, Managing Director, WCM Australia and Ryan Press, President, North America and Shani Gonzales, Managing Director, WCM UK.
In a joint statement, Moot and Warner Chappell Co-Chair & COO, Carianne Marshall, said, “With music becoming increasingly more global, we’re prioritizing our A&R efforts in Australia, which is exploding with incredible talent. David has already built an internationally recognizable roster with acts like Tones and I, Vance Joy, and Cavetown, so his transition into this role is a natural one. His relationships and creative expertise will bring exciting international opportunities to both our current Australian hitmakers and future signings, connecting them with our global roster and beyond.”
Goldsen, who joined Warner Chappell in 2009, currently manages a mix of top U.S. and international talent, including Tones and I, Cavetown, Nathaniel Rateliff, Vance Joy, Mitski, Two Feet, and The Knocks.
“Australia is home to so many fantastic songwriters and artists, and I’m very grateful to Guy and Carianne for entrusting me with growing such an important market,” Goldsen said. “This is an incredible opportunity to help local songwriters broaden their reach and collaborate with different artists, writers, and producers across borders and genres. I’m equally as excited to continue working closely with Ryan and Shani to introduce our U.S. and international writers to Australia’s explosive music scene and exceptional talent.”
Capper added, “I’m thrilled to have David on board as our dedicated A&R lead. His expertise will be instrumental in helping us to champion the great music coming out of our region.” [Photo credit: Jonathan Weiner]
