Island Records has promoted Caroline Ellis to vice president, A&R.
Based in Los Angeles, she will report to Jackie Winkler, senior vice president, head of A&R, Island Records.
Ellis will continue to handle A&R for artists across the label, including Chappell Roan and Suki Waterhouse. Ellis recently signed platinum-certified Waterhouse, who is currently in the studio working on new music.
“Caroline has impeccable taste and a rare ability to connect with artists, building the kind of trust that fuels great music,” said Jackie Winkler. “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.”
“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 Caroline Ellis. “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.”
Ellis joined Island Records in 2020 as senior director, A&R.
Prior to that, Ellis was at Interscope Records, working with The 1975, The Japanese House, Jack Garratt and Pale Waves.
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