Sarah Gabrielli has been promoted to head of A&R at Sony Music Publishing UK.
Based at the company’s London office, Gabrielli will report to president and co-managing director, SMP UK & SVP international David Ventura. She first joined SMP in 2016 as an A&R assistant and most recently held the position of senior director A&R, UK & Europe.
As well as working with Charli XCX, Gabrielli’s signings include Artemas, Beabadoobee, Cian Ducrot, Jim Legxacy, Joe Rubel, DameXDame, Jo Caleb and Jordan Rakei. The exec also works closely with the likes of Two Inch Punch, Sad Night Dynamite, Tom Mann, Lil Silva, Sigrid, Sampha, Arlo Parks and more.
It’s an honour to lead such a talented team and to continue championing the incredible songwriters who make this job so inspiring
Sarah Gabrielli, SMP
Sarah Gabrielli said: “I’m incredibly excited to step into the role of head of A&R. It’s an honour to lead such a talented team and to continue championing the incredible songwriters who make this job so inspiring. Huge thanks to Tim and David for their trust and support – I’m grateful for the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of SMP UK. And, of course, to our amazing roster of writers, who make everything we do possible. I can’t wait to build even more success together."
A true A&R, Sarah has unlimited passion for talent and it has been a joy to watch her growth at SMP
David Ventura, SMP
David Ventura said: "Sarah is a great leader who has exemplified excellence during her eight years with the company. A true A&R, Sarah has unlimited passion for talent and it has been a joy to watch her growth at SMP. This next stage in Sarah's career feels like a natural progression, with her recent track record of success speaking for itself. Sarah now takes the reins of our UK A&R team, where we have no doubt she will shine, bringing her determined focus on songwriter service and the importance of camaraderie amongst her colleagues (plus a sprinkle of 'French-ness') to the role. We have complete trust that Sarah will blossom in this new role and are all excited for her success."
She is someone who leads with heart, empathy, passion and dedication
Tim Major, SMP
Tim Major, co-managing director, Sony Music Publishing UK, said: “It has been an absolute delight to watch Sarah’s rise over the last few years and this promotion is so thoroughly deserved. I have complete trust in Sarah’s instincts as an A&R and in her commitment to delivering service to our songwriters. She is someone who leads with heart, empathy, passion and dedication - all attributes that will serve her very well as she steps up to be our head of A&R and that I am confident will make her a huge success in the role.”
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