Winkler Upped To VP, A&R, Island Records

• Jackie Winkler has been promoted to Vice President, A&R at Island Records. The announcement was made today by Imran Majid and Justin Eshak, Co-CEOs of Island Records, to whom the Los Angeles-based Winkler reports.

Eshak said, “Jackie has an exceptional ear and natural instinct for finding and fostering talent. Her deep understating across all aspects of A&R is exactly why she will thrive in this new role.” Majid remarked, “Jackie is highly respected in the artist and creative community. Her ability to discover artists and put records together is top notch. She is an integral leader in this new chapter of Island Records.”

Winkler began her career as an intern at Warner Records while earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona. She was officially hired as A&R Manager in 2011 and signed Grammy-winning artist Andra Day as her first act. Winkler joined Island in 2015 as A&R Director, working closely with Bishop Briggs, and more. More recently Winkler played a key role in signing and A&R of Lauren Spencer-Smith, and she also works closely with global superstar Demi Lovato, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia O’Brien and others.

“It’s a privilege to have spent most of my career at a label as legendary as Island Records,” said Winkler. “I have been incredibly fortunate to grow with such extraordinary artists and feel immense gratitude for that. It’s a true honor to work alongside some of the best leaders in the industry, and I thank Imran and Justin for giving me the opportunity and freedom to continue making noise and cultivating new talent in this elevated position.”